Aerospace Software Engineer – Avionics & Flight Systems

CMC Electronics; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match Program

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

PTO Plan

Job summary

CMC Electronics in Reston, VA is seeking a Software Engineer to join our onsite team developing avionics software for commercial and military aviation. You will contribute across the full lifecycle, applying rigorous standards and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable flight management solutions.

Required qualifications include a BE in engineering or related field, 2+ years in software development, proficiency in C/C++, and willingness to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop avionics software solutions in line with company and industry standards
• Design scalable software architectures that evolve with product needs
• Contribute to all phases of development: design, coding, and documentation
• Solve complex technical challenges across new and existing systems
• Participate in code reviews and peer evaluations to ensure quality

Skills

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

DOORS

Job description

CMC Electronics in Reston, VA is seeking a Software Engineer to join our onsite team developing avionics software for commercial and military aviation. You will contribute across the full lifecycle, applying rigorous standards and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable flight management solutions.

Required qualifications include a BE in engineering or related field, 2+ years in software development, proficiency in C/C++, and willingness to travel up to 15%.