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Sr. Software Engineer - R&D

AEVEX Aerospace
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jun 2025

About the role

Job Overview

A Senior Software Engineer leads the software development team as they create software solutions for AEVEX. This person serves as an in-house expert, both for managers from other departments who need software solutions and the less experienced staff within the Software department. This person leads software development projects, starting with collecting and studying the information and needs of the user. This person looks at different possible solutions and how feasible those options are. This person is also responsible for keeping the project on track, documenting everything and keeping proprietary information confidential.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for all aspects of the software development process including requirements, design, implementation, functional test, trouble shooting.
  • Work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects.
  • Specification, design, development, maintenance, integration, documentation, debug and testing of software for Windows and embedded software applications in C and C++.
  • Embedded applications in custom headless devices with focus on real-time performance aspects including multi-threading, time synchronization.
  • Configuration, troubleshooting, data analysis, and integration of a wide variety of applications and equipment such as internal software libraries and products, GPS receivers, LiDAR sensors, Inertial sensors, network routers, radio modems, meteorological sensors, serial port hubs, etc.
  • Working on development, integration and processing Geospatial Information Systems
  • Working on both military and commercial applications
  • Perform 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 and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of GPS, Inertial Navigation, Sensor fusion from a software architecture realtime processing perspective
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Possess excellent organization and problem-solving skills with extensive hands-on experience in software development
  • Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
  • Proficient in software development of microcontroller level embedded systems

Education / Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field required, MS preferred Experience
  • 10+ years of software development experience
  • Prior experience developing Autopilot systems, ground control stations, or flight simulation software is highly desirable
  • Prior experience with FPGA development

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

  • Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
  • For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer:

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.

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

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