Software Developer (AAMS - Advanced Aggressor Mission System)

Top Aces, Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with configuring PC hardware and settings.
  • Proven programming skills in C/C++.
  • Familiarity with networking systems, specifically ARINC429, MIL-STD-1553B, Ethernet, and RS-232/242.
  • Experience in both Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Previous work with remote diagnostics and troubleshooting.
  • Exposure to DO-178C standards and systems engineering in mission systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop mission-system software for avionics and tactical subsystems.
  • Implement interfaces according to specification documentation and facilitate data exchange between systems.
  • Collaborate with IT department to manage the design environment.
  • Maintain and compile software libraries for various mission systems.
  • Create reliability-critical C/C++ applications.
  • Integrate software with hardware and communication protocols for aircraft.
  • Support testing and validation processes to ensure flight-test readiness.

Benefits

  • A work environment emphasizing service, integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Collaborative work across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
  • Flexible scheduling options.
  • Comprehensive benefit plan.
Full Job Description
Advanced Aggressor Mission System (AAMS) integrates avionics, sensors, EW systems, and tactical data links. This role focuses on developing mission-critical software for airborne platforms.

Role Summary

Design, implement, and test real-time embedded software supporting AAMS capabilities, including sensor fusion, tactical displays, and aircraft system integration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Mission-system software development - Build and maintain software modules for avionics, EW, and tactical subsystems.
  • Research and implementation of interfaces using Interface Specification Documentation. Develop program modules that implement information and command exchange between subsystems.
  • Manage the design environment in conjunction with the Top Aces IT department.
  • Manage the software module library and compile functional programs suitable for different mission systems.
  • Develop C/C++ applications for reliability-critical environments.
  • System integration - Integrate software with aircraft hardware, sensors, and communication buses (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, Ethernet).
  • Verification & validation - Support unit testing, integration testing, and flight-test readiness.
  • Documentation - Produce design artifacts aligned with aerospace certification standards.
  • Provide support to users in terms of configuring and troubleshooting the mission system under development.
  • Develop applications / software tools for monitoring the correct functioning of the mission system including via remote connection.


Qualifications

  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related.
  • Experience configuring computer / PC hardware and making hardware settings.
  • Experience with video settings and video conversion.
  • Demonstrated programming experience C/C++.
  • Demonstrated experience with networked systems.
  • Experience in Linux and Windows OS environments.
  • Experience in configuring and using interfaces using the following network types:
    • ARINC429 & 743
    • MIL-STD-1553B
    • Ethernet
    • RS-232/242

  • Familiarity with DO-178C, aviation systems, or defense software is an asset.
  • Experience in remote diagnostics / remote troubleshooting.
  • Experience in Systems Engineering in the integrated mission system context.


Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:

Position requires Controlled Goods Clearance and Level 2 Secret Clearance

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

  • A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
  • Opportunities for development and growth;
  • Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
  • A flexible schedule;
  • Attractive benefit plan.


Come share your passion with us! Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

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