Software Instrumentation Engineer, Junior

Join us at USfalcon as a Software Instrumentation Engineer, Junior in and play a pivotal role in supporting the Department of Defense’s aviation and test mission. Your expertise will contribute to the configuration and support of specialized test equipment, as well as the development of software solutions that ensure mission-critical data acquisition and analysis during flight and ground operations.

*Contingent Upon Award of Contract*

Essential Duties

Test Equipment Configuration & Support

• Configure specialized ground and flight test equipment for data acquisition, display, reduction, analysis, and archiving, supporting both local and remote test sites, including in-flight instrumentation support.
• Implement data acquisition and monitoring controls for various data streams such as Pulse-Code Modulation, Aircraft Data Bus, Ethernet, IRIG-106 standard hardware, and other commercial and developmental data streams.

Software Development & Debugging

• Review and enhance custom-developed software routines using languages like MATLAB, LabView, C#, C++, and Visual Basic for controlling test equipment, monitoring real-time data, and handling telemetry and post-flight data analysis.
• Troubleshoot and debug software errors, modifying or creating new routines to resolve issues and enhance system functionality.
• Develop and evolve software routines in response to evolving requirements from the Government, ensuring compliance with technical specifications.

Documentation & Reporting

• Document software test results and deliver all source code to the Government.
• Prepare Software Version Descriptions for all evolved and newly developed routines and create comprehensive Software User’s Manuals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in customer environment tests to gain proficiency in relevant technologies.
• Provide ongoing support for test efforts and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Department of Defense (DoD) related Aviation experience (US Army Aviation experience preferred).
• Experience with instrumentation components such as sensors, accelerometers, strain gauges, and related technologies.
• Proficient in programming languages including MATLAB, LabView, C#, C++, and Visual Basic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with pulse-code modulation, Aircraft Data Bus, Ethernet, and IRIG-106 standard hardware.
• Experience working with in-flight and ground data acquisition systems.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.

Required Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required.

Travel

• Approximately 10%.

Why Join USfalcon?

• Make an Impact: Support critical Department of Defense aviation and test operations that directly impact national defense and security.
• Mission-Focused Culture: Join a company that has been a trusted partner in aviation, space, and information technology services for nearly 30 years.
• Career Growth & Development: Take advantage of opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic and expanding organization.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing innovative solutions for our clients.

Application Call to Action

Ready to contribute to mission-critical operations? Apply today to join the USfalcon team and help drive the success of vital defense and aerospace missions.

USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you.  We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com/history.