Software Engineer
$125,700–$138,900 year
On-siteBinghamton, New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain software for flight and mission simulators, ensuring reliability and performance for pilot training. Work on legacy code bases critical to simulator functionality, driving modernization through enhancements and new features while maintaining optimization and stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware for real-time, mission-critical applications. Contribute to projects using both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, participating in code reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional brainstorming. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in legacy and real-time systems to ensure simulators meet the highest standards for mission readiness.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering for mission-critical or real-time environments
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for ensuring software reliability in high-stakes training environments
- Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access
- U.S. citizenship
- Flexibility for occasional overtime, shift work, weekend work, and CONUS travel
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704
- ARINC / RTCA experience
- Experience working in Waterfall and/or Agile/Scrum environments
- Background in military training, simulation, or mission-readiness systems
- Experience working on government or DoD-aligned programs
- Eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance
- U.S. citizen
- Must be able to work overtime on and off-shifts as required
- Must be able to travel CONUS/OCONUS via car and airplane
- Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, English major preferred
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