Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to perform full life-cycle software development, including designing system and software solutions to support implementation, integration, acceptance testing, and deployment. You will be instrumental in supporting a large-scale global aviation network infrastructure, focusing on performance, redundancy, high availability, security, and maintainability.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop software for air-ground and ground-ground communication, positional data processing, transport/routing/link layer protocols, radio interfaces, hardware/OS customization, and remote deployment capabilities.Collaborate closely with technical management, system engineering, performance network engineering, system acceptance, and field operation teams.Provide support for product deployment, field monitoring, troubleshooting, and operator trainings.Participate in lab/field integration and industry activities with avionics vendors, Satellite Service Providers, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from domestic US and Europe.Ensure adherence to a mature ISO/SEI CMMI compliant process to produce all work products.Support project leadership, project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure activities.Lead projects when necessary.Essential SkillsProficiency in C++, C, and Python.Experience with Linux/RHEL.Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, communication protocols, system programming, and system development.Understanding of data communications, network protocols, high availability, embedded systems, and radio interfaces.Additional Skills & QualificationsFive or more years of experience in data communication or embedded system software development.Experience using disciplined development processes in a team environment.Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.Project lead experience for those with seven or more years of experience.Work Environment
This is a full-time onsite position in a collaborative team environment, working on mission-critical, high reliability systems. There is a potential for growth and opportunities to lead projects.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $145000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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