Software Engineer

First Tek, Inc.

$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in C++ and/or Java programming
  • Experienced in software development on Linux
  • Familiar with simulation software environments
  • Secret security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Develop, integrate, support, and debug software across various platforms
  • Own and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines for speed and reliability
  • Champion virtual development labs and workflows for aircraft software
  • Design and build automation frameworks using diverse tools
  • Engage in daily scrums, sprint reviews, and technical demos

Benefits

  • Work within a high-performing, multi-program team
  • Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and customers
  • Influence automation infrastructure and software processes
  • Opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges
  • Onsite work schedule promotes team cohesion
Full Job Description
Description: Software Integration Engineer Sr, driving the full technology development lifecycle-from system and software design to collaboration, automation tooling, infrastructure upgrades, and seamless software integration. You'll work across a diverse set of host environments, including aircraft software, high-fidelity simulators, and lab setups that blend constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system-level models.

Your Core Responsibilities:
- **Develop, integrate, support, and debug** cutting-edge software across multiple platforms.
- **Own and troubleshoot** CI/CD pipelines, ensuring builds are fast, reliable, and reproducible.
- **Champion virtual development labs** and aircraft-software workflows, keeping them nimble and user-friendly.
- **Design and build** automation frameworks using a mix of open-source, commercial, and in-house tools-letting you experiment with the latest technologies.
- **Engage daily** in scrums, sprint reviews, and technical demos, sharing progress and learning with the team.

Why This Role Is Exciting:
- Be part of a high-performing, multi-program team where every day brings a new technical challenge.
- Collaborate with a wide range of engineers, scientists, and customers, sharpening your communication and problem-solving skills.
- Directly influence the automation infrastructure, software integration, and build processes that power several critical programs.

The ideal candidate thrives on variety, enjoys tackling complex problems, and excels at clear, effective communication across organizational boundaries. This position is pivotal to maintaining and advancing the automation and integration backbone for our cutting-edge aerospace initiatives.

Basic Qualifications :
• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience programming in C++ and/or Java
• Experience developing software on Linux
• Experience with simulation software environments

Desired skills :
• Experience with CI tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Bitbucket
• Experience with Real-time software development and integration
• Experience programming in Python
• A strong interest in supporting software development for airborne systems
• Experience with aircraft sensors, datalinks, navigation, and/or weapons
• Experience with Open Mission Systems
• Experience leading software projects

Custom Fields:
Name: Security Clearance
Value: Secret

Name: Work Schedule
Value: 4/10-A

Name: Worksite Classification
Value: Worker will work Onsite Full Time

Name: Security Clearance Comments
Value: Active Secret with an investigation in last 5 years of CE enrolment
F-35 - 2D654-N00019-02-C-3002

Special access NOT required to start but will be required to obtain special access while on assignment

Name: Does this role require access to ECI information
Value: Yes

Name: OT Status
Value: non-Exempt

Name: Allow Expenses
Value: No

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