Software Engineer

We have an outstanding Contract position for aSoftware Engineerto join a leading Company located in theFort Worth, TXsurrounding area.

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.

As a Software Integration Tech Lead, you'll own the technology development lifecycle-setting architectural direction, steering system and software design, and elevating automation tooling and infrastructure across the team. You'll work across a variety of host environments, including:

• Aircraft flight software

• Simulated mission systems

• Laboratory setups that combine constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system-level models

The successful candidate will be a member of a high-performing multi-program team, demonstrate effective communication, and regularly interact with inter-organizational customers and partners. This Tech Lead role is critical to shaping the automation infrastructure, software integration strategy, and build processes that support multiple mission-critical programs.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and mentor a team of integration engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and best-practice standards.

• Develop, integrate, and debug software across the above platforms, ensuring solutions meet mission-critical performance and safety requirements.

• Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implementing reliable, repeatable builds and fostering a continuous-delivery culture.

• Architect and enhance virtual development labs and aircraft-software processes , driving scalability and usability.

• Design and implement automation tools using open-source, commercial, and in-house solutions, championing reusable frameworks.

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts, acting as the technical liaison with mission-system experts, simulation specialists, and stakeholder groups.

Who You Are :

• A proven leader with deep domain expertise in mission-system software or high-fidelity simulation software.

• A collaborative team player who thrives in high-performing, multi-program environments and can inspire others to solve complex problems.

• An effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, comfortable engaging with customers, senior stakeholders, and cross-organizational teams.

• Experienced in architectural decision-making, performance profiling, and setting integration standards for aerospace or defense software.

Basic Hiring Criteria :

• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience equating to at least 14 years of professional development experience).

• Minimum 6 years of C++ programming experience.

• Minimum 4 years of Python programming experience.

• Minimum 6 years of experience with Linux.

• Minimum 3 years of hardware troubleshooting/integration.

• Minimum 6 years of experience with software debugging.

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team of engineers.

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience with software integration, debugging, and system-level testing.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure?DevOps).

• Proficiency in scripting/automation languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc).

• Knowledge of aircraft or mission system software development cycles

• Exposure to simulated environments and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance