Software Engineer

Software Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to perform full life-cycle software development. The role includes designing system and software solutions that support implementation, integration, acceptance testing, and deployment. The position requires a focus on supporting a large-scale global aviation network infrastructure, emphasizing performance, redundancy, high availability, security, and maintainability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop software for air-ground/ground-ground communication, positional data processing, transport/routing/link layer protocols, radio interfaces, hardware/OS customization, and remote deployment capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with technical management, system engineering, performance network engineering, system acceptance, and field operation teams.
• Provide support for product deployment, field monitoring, troubleshooting, and operator training.
• Participate in lab/field integration and industry activities with avionics vendors, Satellite Service Providers, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from the US and Europe.
• Operate within a mature ISO/SEI CMMI compliant process to produce all work products.
• Support project leadership, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure activities.
• Lead projects as necessary.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in C++, C, Python, and Object-Oriented Design.
• Experience with Linux, RHEL, and network protocols such as TCP/IP.
• Understanding of high availability and security in software systems.
• Minimum of five years of experience in data communication or embedded system software development.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in system programming or system development.
• Familiarity with communication systems and radio interfaces.
• Project lead experience for those with over seven years of experience.
• Experience using disciplined development processes in a team environment.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time onsite position in a team environment. You will work on mission-critical, high-reliability systems with the potential for project leadership and significant growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $145000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis, MD.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.