Job Overview

We are seeking mid-level software engineers to join our dynamic team and contribute to the design, development, and support of mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients.

Essential Functions

• Solve straightforward technical problems independently
• Solve complex technical problems with advice and guidance from Senior and Principal Engineers when necessary
• Manage small to medium-sized projects
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions.
• Build and support software applications, including database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements.
• Move freely between first principles analysis and complex software “canned” solution analysis. Has a strong understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each and knows when and where to use them.
• Develop design data ranging from system descriptions / one-lines, technical reports, and customer presentations
• Produce and maintain technical, operational, and training documentation in alignment with BlackSea and government standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues using critical thinking and systematic approaches. Recommend and implement design improvements based on analysis and findings.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government and industry partners, to explain complex control system issues and solutions.
• Collaborate with other internal controls and software teams across locations to maintain awareness of technical issues, updates, and project status.
• Implement software on hardware platforms and perform maintenance, including updates and troubleshooting
• Retrieve and clear log files from hardware for use in diagnostic troubleshooting and other applications
• Monitor emerging technologies, government, and industry trends; advise leadership on current capabilities and potential future opportunities.
• Participate in training, integration, and RDT&E (Research, Development, Test & Evaluation) events. Occasional travel is required to provide on-site support and training for non-local exercises.
• Experience or willingness to work in a rapid prototyping and testing environment
• Technical curiosity and the desire to conceptualize, design, build and test a wide range of ever-evolving projects being implemented from the seafloor to aerospace systems
• Perform other duties as required.

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

• Demonstrated full-lifecycle software development experience in either C++, Python, or Java
• A passion about software design, software engineering, and developing groundbreaking tools for autonomous platforms
• Strong organization and planning skills, with record of accomplishment in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills in outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with USV platforms or other unmanned maritime systems desired
• Knowledge of Navy operational processes and fleet standards desired

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Controls Engineering, or a related technical disicpline.

Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, controls engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with signal processing and messaging protocols (Serial, CAN, NMEA 2000, TCP/IP).
• Experience in the development and implementation of closed loop control systems desired.
• Experience in the practical implementation of machine learning desired.
• Experience in developing simulation-based test and evaluation software desires.
• Hands-on experience with GPS, IMU, transducers, actuators, or related sensor/actuation systems desired.
• Prior work or internships in robotics, autonomy, or maritime system desired
• Familiarity with USV platforms or other unmanned maritime systems desired
• Experience with fleet operations or maritime platform desired

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.