Software Engineer/Developer

American Systems; California, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Software Engineer, Staff with strong C/C++ and Qt experience to contribute to avionics and Navy defense projects. You will design, develop, test, and integrate software for aircraft autopilots and related systems.

You will participate in ground and flight testing, create GUIs, and work in a hard real-time environment while following DO-178C. A DoD security clearance is required to work on mission-critical programs.

Qualifications

• BS Computer Engineering or Computer Science degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with C/C++ and Qt.
• Minimum 1 year of related work in aircraft avionics.
• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for aircraft autopilots and avionics systems.
• Participate in ground and flight testing of developed systems.
• Develop GUI using Qt as part of simulators and lab environments.
• Develop avionics software in a hard real-time environment.
• Follow DO-178C processes for software development.

Skills

C/C++

Qt

Real Time Operating Systems

Education

BS Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly motivated Software Engineer that is experienced with C/C++ and Qt? Are you excited to work with innovative technology in aviation? Then come aboard AMERICAN SYSTEMS as our next Software Engineer, Staff!

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

As our next Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission‑critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting‑edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation!

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, Staff, you will:

• Develop software for aircraft autopilots and associated avionics systems.
• Participate in ground and flight testing of the developed systems.
• Work with the latest, cutting edge technology
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan!

A week in the life of a Software Engineer, Staff, includes:

• Design, develop, document, test and debug software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions for aircraft autopilots and associated avionics.
• Work with systems engineers, aerospace engineers, electrical engineers, developers and others to develop fully digital autpilot systems.
• Develop Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) as part of our simlation and System Integration Lab environments.
• Develop software using C/C++ and the Qt framework.
• Develop avionics software in a hard real‑time environment.
• Develop avionics software in accordance with DO-178C.

Qualifications

• BS Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience with C/C++ and Qt
• Minimum of 1 years of related work experience in the field of aircraft avionics
• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee‑owners. The salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/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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