Software Engineer/Developer at AMERICAN SYSTEMS in US-MD-California
- Company: AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- Location: US-MD-California
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-Time
- Salary: USD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/Yr.
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Are you a highly motivated Software Engineer that is experienced with C/C++ and Qt? Are you excited to work with innovative technology in aviation? Then come aboard AMERICAN SYSTEMS as our next Software Engineer, Staff! AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting n…
Job description
- Are you a highly motivated Software Engineer that is experienced with C/C++ and Qt? Are you excited to work with innovative technology in aviation? Then come aboard AMERICAN SYSTEMS as our next Software Engineer, Staff!
- AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
- As our next Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation!
Responsibilities
- Develop software for aircraft autopilots and associated avionics systems.
- Participate in ground and flight testing of the developed systems.
- Work with the latest, cutting edge technology
- Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
- Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company
- Receive a robust benefits package that includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
- A week in the life of a Software Engineer, Staff, includes:
- Design, develop, document, test and debug software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions for aircraft autopilots and associated avionics.
- Work with systems engineers, aerospace engineers, electrical engineers, developers and others to develop fully digital autpilot systems.
- Develop Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) as part of our simlation and System Integration Lab environments.
- Develop software using C/C++ and the Qt framework.
- Develop avionics software in a hard real-time environment.
- Develop avionics software in accordance with DO-178C.
Requirements
- BS Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience with C/C++ and Qt
- Minimum of 1 years of related work experience in the field of aircraft avionics
- Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Skills
Required
- C/C++
- Qt framework
- Real Time Operating Systems
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Benefits
- AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.