Software Engineering Technician in Tampa

We are looking for an Engineering Technician 1 to support a continuing engineering team responsible for maintaining and improving internal software tools used in production, testing, and field support. This role is focused on practical software work: targeted updates, bug fixes, reliability improvements, troubleshooting, and support for hardware-connected workflows. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail oriented, comfortable with Linux-based systems, and able to work across scripts, backend services, frontend interfaces, logs, and device tooling.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and improve internal software tools used for production and device support.
• Implement focused updates, bug fixes, and workflow improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues reported by production, engineering, field service, and support teams.
• Debug Linux-based environments, including services, permissions, dependencies, logs, and install scripts.
• Modify Python backend code, shell scripts, configuration files, and frontend components as needed.
• Validate software changes on hardware-connected systems.
• Improve logging, error handling, reliability, and supportability.
• Document changes, test results, and troubleshooting steps.
• Support release preparation, version updates, and deployment activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

• Familiarity with Linux command line and shell scripting.
• Ability to read logs, follow code paths, and troubleshoot software issues.
• Comfortable modifying existing codebases.
• Strong attention to detail when testing and documenting changes.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with REST APIs or backend service development
• Exposure to hardware-connected software, embedded devices, serial/USB tools, or test equipment
• Familiarity with system services, permissions, package installation, or deployment scripts .

Education / Certifications

• Associate degree in engineering or technical field .

Experience

• Experience supporting production, manufacturing, test, or field service software .
• Basic experience with Python.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or similar frontend tools
• Experience with Ubuntu or Debian-based systems

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company’s capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.