NAVAIR Software Engineer/Developer, Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer/Developer to support national priority programs. This role involves developing and documenting software plans for mission-critical aircraft systems while ensuring adherence to modern software practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ programming, experience with real-time systems, and familiarity with software engineering lifecycle processes. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans, while contributing to vital national projects in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Paid Leave

Retirement Plans

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering lifecycle and programming in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of avionics and aircraft networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop software plans for mission-critical aircraft systems.
• Analyze software architectures for potential improvements.
• Perform code reviews and support software development practices.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Software Engineering Lifecycle

Real-Time Systems Development

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Practices

Model Based Systems Engineering

Problem Solving

Zero Trust Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cameo

Configuration Management Tools

Job description

NAVAIR Software Engineer/Developer, Lead

Location

US-FL-Melbourne

ID

2025-2322

Category

Software & Systems Development

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Clearance Required

Secret

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

Develop and document software development plans for mission critical aircraft systems

• Support implementation of software development plans and practices
• Define robust software test plans and methods
• Support the definition and implementation of software architectures for new products
• Analyze and assess software architectures for potential technical refresh improvements
• Coordinate with systems engineering in the development of software requirements
• Observe development team members in developing features and stories for software product development
• Analyze and assess advanced technologies, toolsets, and frameworks for implementation in emerging software products
• Observe that development of mission critical software follows modern software practices
• Perform code reviews in support of system engineering technical reviews (SETRs)
• Provide input to contract data requirements list (CDRL) deliverables

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in all phases of the software engineering lifecycle
• Strong skillsets in programming in C/C++
• Experience developing safety and mission critical software, preferable under DO-178B/C DAL or higher
• Experience developing software for real time systems
• Strong understanding of avionics and aircraft networks and network architectures
• Experience with modern software practices (DevOps) and configuration management tools
• Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems, evaluate trade space opportunities, and develop solutions
• Demonstrated experience with model based systems engineering and toolsets (Cameo)
• Demonstrated experience with modern software development processes such as Agile.
• Demonstrated experience with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Open Mission Systems (OMS)
• Understanding of zero trust architecture and cross domain solution
• Will provide on-site support to the government at a contractor facility in Melbourne, FL
• Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of related work experience

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $94,400.00/Yr. - USD $157,600.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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