Software Engineer - AEVEX Aerospace

A Software Engineer is an experienced professional responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. They have a strong understanding of programming languages, software development methodologies, and debugging techniques and contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design to testing and deployment.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct requirements analyses and draft software specifications.
• Evaluate, design, program, test, debug, verify and validate, implement, support, and maintain and/or modify software for both new and existing infrastructure or administrative applications.
• Maintain computer programs using advanced software programming and/or scripting languages, techniques and standards.
• Develop prototypes, architectural models, test plans; establish test databases; and conduct alpha tests and coordinate beta tests of new or modified applications based on industry best standards and procedures for testing and review.
• Review and evaluate technological developments in hardware, software, and telecommunications for applicability to current or future requirements.
• Support both the evolution and continued development of existing applications and the design and delivery of new applications in an agile environment.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, deploy, configure, document and debug software, while properly escalating issues to meet deadlines.
• Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development lifecycle, and ensure reuse of code.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing software and correct defects.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Coordinate with QA for end-to-end unit testing and postproduction testing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions:

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience delivering software applications as an individual and with a team.
• Ability to design software in Java, C/C++, C# and other languages.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Strong understanding of the agile software development methodologies and principles.
• Demonstrated experience directly developing containerized applications.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in the development effort while also providing innovative and creative solutions.
• Willingness and ability to dive into technical issues.
• High command of verbal and written English and able to clearly communicate design, architecture, implementations, and requirements.
• Self-motivated, self-managed.
• Team-player, action & results-focused.
• Able to work under tight deadlines.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field required.

Experience:

• Must have at least 3-6 years’ experience working through the design, development, testing, release cycle and delivering software products.
• Understanding of:
• Java, C/C++ and C#
• Build systems and in particular, CMake
• Git and/or Mercurial
• Network Programming
• Design Patterns
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Real-time 3D graphics (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment.

Security Clearance

Must have an active Top Secret / SCI Eligible DoD clearance.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.