Software Engineer - Fleet Aviation Team

SteerBridge

$140K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one
  • 4-6 years of full-stack software engineering experience
  • Strong experience with React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Familiarity with Docker and Infrastructure as Code
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack TypeScript applications
  • Support the productionization of AI/ML-driven capabilities and analytics solutions
  • Collaborate with engineering, data science, and mission stakeholders
  • Participate in peer code reviews and software quality assurance activities
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and automation efforts
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects
  • Deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays
Full Job Description
Position Overview

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Software Engineer to support a fleet aviation modernization program in Vienna, VA. This role will contribute to the development of next-generation aviation analytics and operational software solutions supporting mission-critical initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing modern full-stack applications and working within collaborative engineering environments that leverage cloud technologies, AI/ML capabilities, and modern software development practices.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack TypeScript applications
  • Support the productionization of AI/ML-driven capabilities and analytics solutions
  • Collaborate with engineering, data science, and mission stakeholders
  • Participate in peer code reviews and software quality assurance activities
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and automation efforts
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects
  • Deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions
  • Work within Agile development environments to support mission objectives


Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays


Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one
  • 4-6 years of full-stack software engineering experience
  • Strong experience with:
    • React.js
    • TypeScript
    • Node.js
    • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Experience with MERN or PERN stack technologies:
    • MongoDB
    • Express.js
    • React.js
    • Node.js
    • PostgreSQL
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices
  • Familiarity with Docker and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting aviation, aerospace, defense, or federal programs
  • Experience working with AI/ML-enabled applications
  • Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure)
  • Experience working in Agile/DevSecOps environments


$140,000 - $160,000 a year

A salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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