Software Engineer II - Aviation Networks Development

Job Title:

Software Engineer II ? Aviation Networks Development

Department:
Engineering

Reports To:

Vice President of Engineering

Location:

Denver, CO;
Remote for the right candidate

Position Type:
Full-time, Salaried, Exempt, IC1 or IC2

uAvionix is an agile and disruptive hardware manufacturer driven to change the face of avionics for UAS and traditional crewed aviation. We’re passionate innovators delivering products with more features, tighter integration and unheard-of size, weight and power. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions across the entire software stack, with a focus on our SAI (Surface Awareness Initiative) airport deployments and development of our Flight Line portal.

This role involves working on both front-end and back-end technologies to create scalable and efficient applications that meet our business needs.

The Software Engineer will work as a key member of our team and will collaborate across our organization and with the FAA. In addition to being a team player, you need to be a self-motivated problem solver who finds elegant solutions to highly technical challenges.

• Lead the continued development and enhancement of our SAI (Surface Awareness Initiative) SaaS solution for airport surface awareness and safety.
• Plan and execute SAI and APRT deployments at multiple airports on a quarterly basis, ensuring smooth integration.
• Manage ongoing maintenance and updates for previously deployed SAI installations, including advanced remote troubleshooting and on-site visits when necessary.
• Collaborate with FAA representatives and airport stakeholders during system requirements gathering and deployment phases.
• Participate in user training sessions and create documentation of new features for airport personnel.
• Design, develop, and implement end-to-end software solutions across the entire software stack.
• Help define, document, evolve, and evangelize high engineering standards and best practices across multiple areas.
• Develop front-end interfaces using modern web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs using server-side technologies such as NodeJS and Bun.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs to extend the functionality of existing applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following coding standards and best practices.
• Perform code reviews, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure the quality and reliability of software solutions.
• Self-motivated individual that possesses excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• NodeJS, required
• Modern HTML, required
• CSS, required
• Java script, required
• Typescript, required
• Svelte, recommended
• Realtime Data Interaction and Display, recommended
• Familiarity with databases and database management systems (e.g., SQL, Postgres), recommended
• Map Box, or other modern map system, good to have
• Embedded Hardware Experience, good to have
• Knowledge of API design standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience in environments that implemented modern practices around software development, release management, continuous integration, system reliability, cloud architecture and data security.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field or relevant work experience
• 2-5 years of proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing past projects.
• US Citizen or green card holder required.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, related field or relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing past projects.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.