SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER (Req 26 018)

American Electronics, Inc. (amelex); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term care insurance

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

American Electronics, Inc. (Amelex) is a woman-owned small business delivering high-quality solutions for defense programs. We seek skilled software engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain information management systems in support of Navy program requirements.

Must have active Secret clearance and be able to work onsite at Webster Field, MD. Responsibilities include developing data architectures, integrating components into DoN systems, and ensuring cybersecurity and lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of software engineering experience, preferably supporting DoN, NAVAIR, NAWCAD, or related DoW activities.
• Experience designing and implementing data architectures, relational databases, and data tables.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, version control, and lifecycle processes (Agile, Waterfall).
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain information management solutions for Navy programs.
• Apply structured programming techniques for maintainability and reliability.
• Develop data architectures, data models, schemas, and relational/non-relational data tables.
• Support integration of software components into DoN systems and architectures.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, testers, and program managers.
• Generate and maintain design docs, data dictionaries, and interface control documents.
• Ensure compliance with DoN cybersecurity, configuration management, and software development standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues for operational systems.
• Attend on-site technical meetings, demos, and reviews at Webster Field, MD.

Skills

Structured programming

Data architectures

Data models

ERDs

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems or related field

Tools

Version control

Database design

Job description

American Electronics, Inc. (Amelex) is a woman-owned small business known for delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional customer service. We seek to recruit and retain highly qualified professionals dedicated to achieving strong results. Amelex has experienced sustained growth for more than 25 years and remains an employer of choice among defense contractors in the region.

Amelex is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, hire, train, and promote based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class.

As a federal contractor, Amelex maintains affirmative action programs in accordance with applicable laws.

Amelex participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain information management solutions in support of Navy program requirements. Apply structured programming techniques to ensure maintainability, scalability, and reliability of automated solutions. Develop and optimize data architectures, data models, schemas, and relational/non-relational data tables. Support integration of software components into existing DoN systems and architectures.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, testers, and program managers. Generate and maintain documentation, including design documents, data dictionaries, interface control documents, and technical reports. Ensure compliance with DoN cybersecurity, configuration management, and software development standards. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in support of operational systems. Participate in on-site technical meetings, demonstrations, and reviews at Webster Field (St. Inigoes, MD).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of software engineering experience, preferably supporting DoN, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAWCAD, or related DoW activities. Demonstrated expertise in structured programming. Experience designing and implementing data architectures, relational databases, and data tables. Experience developing system-level data flows, ERDs, and interface schemas. Strong understanding of software engineering principles, version control, and lifecycle processes (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or DoW-specific frameworks). Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.

Other

An Active Secret Security Clearance is required. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

This position will be full time onsite at St. Inigoes, MD.

Wage Rage Information

This full-time position’s wage range is $120K - $140K (salary) depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits Information:

• We offer a generous benefits package including a 401k with employer match.
• Full time employees are also eligible for family medical, dental and vision benefits;
• as well as ancillary benefits including life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance;
• short- and long-term disability;
• flexible spending accounts;
• long-term care insurance;
• and accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance.
• Full-time employees are also eligible for 2 weeks’ vacation leave accrual per year (this accrual increase as tenure with company increases), 7 days sick leave, and 11 paid holidays, with additional leave time available for bereavement, jury duty, and military training days throughout the year.