Software Engineer II

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A Software Engineer II is an experienced professional responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. The engineer serves as an independent contributor implementing solutions with light supervision from senior team members. They have a strong understanding of programming languages, software development methodologies, and debugging techniques, and contribute to the entire development lifecycle from initial design through testing and deployment.

• Contribute during the entire software development process including requirements, design, implementation, test, debugging, and deployment.
• Develop Embedded Linux, Windows PC, and microcontroller software applications using C, C++, and occasionally other programming languages.
• Maintain computer programs using advanced programming and/or scripting languages, techniques, and standards.
• Specification, design, development, maintenance, integration, documentation, debugging, and testing of software for Windows and embedded applications in C and C++.
• Develop embedded applications for custom headless devices with a focus on real‑time performance, multi‑threading, and time synchronization.
• Configure, troubleshoot, analyze data, and integrate a wide variety of applications and equipment such as internal libraries, GPS receivers, LiDAR sensors, inertial sensors, network routers, radio modems, meteorological sensors, serial port hubs, etc.
• Review and evaluate technological developments in hardware, software, and telecommunications for applicability to current or future requirements.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, deploy, configure, document, and debug software while properly escalating issues to meet deadlines.
• Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development lifecycle and ensure code reuse.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing software and correct defects.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full‑time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
• Exhibit professional behavior with internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and aligns with its policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

• Knowledge in one or multiple programming languages (C, C++, Python, Lua, Java).
• Proficiency in software development of microcontroller level embedded systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Prior experience developing autopilot systems, ground control stations, or flight simulation software is highly desirable.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex data sets.
• Problem‑solving skills to determine the cause of bugs and resolve complaints.
• Ability to grow professionally and learn from challenges.
• Strong organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Linux, Linux programming, or embedded Linux concepts.
• Experience using Git or other version control systems.
• Knowledge of software development using Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field.

• Must have at least 2–5 years of experience working through the design, development, testing, release cycle and delivering software products.

Frequently required to sit and use computers and other office equipment. Duties are performed for a substantial portion of the workday.

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees…