Control Systems & Software Engineer

neteffects; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented Control Systems and Software Engineers to join their innovative team in Indianapolis. These roles are vital for the development of safety-critical control systems for advanced aerospace applications. You'll engage in the entire development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with rigorous safety standards while working with cutting-edge technologies. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment that values personal and professional growth, making it an ideal fit for passionate engineers eager to make a significant impact in the defense sector.

Benefits

Robust Health Insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of relevant experience in embedded systems or software development.
• Experience with FAA or military certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate system-level requirements for aerospace applications.
• Develop and test embedded software to meet safety standards.

Skills

Embedded Systems Development

Control Systems for Gas Turbines

Testing and Integration

Programming (ADA, Python, C, C++)

Model-Based Design

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Computer Engineering

Master’s Degree or PhD

Tools

Jenkins

Cameo

Simulink

Job description

Job Title: Control Systems and Software Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Industry: Defense

Job Description:
We are seeking multiple Mid and Senior-Level Control Systems and Software Engineers (GG9 and GG10 level) to support Department of Defense programs. These roles are critical to the design, implementation, and validation of embedded, safety-critical control systems for advanced aerospace applications, particularly gas turbine engine controls.
As a Control Systems or Software Engineer, you'll contribute across the development lifecycle—translating customer requirements into functional systems and software, integrating components, and ensuring compliance with rigorous safety and airworthiness standards.

Responsibilities:

• Define and validate system-level requirements; decompose into component-level specifications.
• Perform integration and verification testing across simulation, bench, and flight test environments.
• Ensure system development meets ARP4754A and customer airworthiness standards.
• Generate and maintain lifecycle data for compliance documentation.
• Derive software requirements and design from system-level specs.
• Develop, implement, and test embedded software using both traditional and model-based methods.
• Support integration, verification, and validation efforts, including ground and flight tests.
• Ensure software meets DO-178C compliance and certification goals.
• Collaborate on the development of continuous integration/deployment frameworks.
• Interface with certification authorities to explain methodologies and resolve findings.
• Contribute to improving development processes and documentation practices.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (required for DoD-related work)
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 2–10 years of relevant experience, OR
• Master’s degree or higher (PhD/JD accepted) with applicable experience
• 5–15 years in embedded, safety-critical system or software development
• Experience in control systems for gas turbine engines
• Familiarity with ARP4754A, DO-178C, and other aerospace standards
• Model-based design experience (e.g., Cameo, Simulink)
• Prior work with FAA or military certification processes
• Strong skills in testing and integration across software and hardware platforms
• Proficiency in programming languages such as ADA, Python, C, or C++
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins

About Theoris:
Our goal is to Fuel Your Career!As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants.With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we’re uniquely positioned to make the right connections.This knowledge is used to find the right job placement.Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.

Best-In-Class-Benefits:
We are in the people business; treating people right is our ONLY priority. Theoris Services consultants are full-time employees with full benefits, including:
Robust Health Insurance
401(k) plan
PTO
Paid holidays