We are supporting the integration, verification, and test of next-generation aviation and mission systems utilizing deterministic Ethernet-based Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), Digital Backbone (DBB), and Data Distribution System (DDS) architectures within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) environments.

We are seeking an early-career software engineer who is passionate about software development, system integration, aviation mission systems, and emerging digital backbone technologies. This position provides the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting real-world aviation integration, modeling & simulation, and mission system test activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications, tools, and utilities supporting aviation mission systems integration and test activities.
• Support development of simulation environments, hardware interfaces, and data processing tools used within HWIL, SWIL, and SIL environments.
• Develop software in C/C++, Python, Rust, and other applicable languages.
• Assist with integration of systems utilizing MIL-STD-1553, ARINC429, Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) type of Data Distribution Systems and related avionics communication technologies.
• Support software troubleshooting, debugging, performance analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Participate in requirements analysis, software design reviews, code reviews, and test activities.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, networking, cybersecurity, and avionics integration teams.
• Create technical documentation, software artifacts, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Support demonstrations, customer events, and system integration activities.

• 2-5 years of software development experience through professional work, internships, research, or academic projects.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or Rust.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle processes and version control tools (Git/GitLab).
• Familiarity with software debugging, testing, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Interest in aviation systems, mission systems integration, networking technologies, or modeling & simulation.
• Experience with Linux and Windows development environments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related STEM discipline.

• Familiarity with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), Digital Backbone (DBB), Data Distribution Service (DDS), or other real-time networking technologies.
• Exposure to avionics systems including navigation, communications, flight control systems, or avionics data buses.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), or modeling & simulation environments.
• Knowledge of avionics standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664 (AFDX), or TSN.
• Familiarity with MOSA, digital engineering, MBSE, or system integration activities.
• Experience developing scripts or automation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.