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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEXT GEN AVIONICS SYSTEMS FOR A TOP AEROSPACE COMPANY IN THE WORLD!!!

Job Description

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.

POTENTIAL TO GROW INTO A TEAM LEAD

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 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.