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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** On behalf of Next Deavor
- **Location:** Kalamazoo, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Database Connection, Programming Tools, Document Management Systems, Graphical User Interface, Network Programming, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, DO-178B, Programming Languages
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bbf15797dd8b6d3b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred)

 * Typically 7-9+ years of related software design and engineering experience
 * Demonstrated experience with RTCA/DO-178C and airborne software lifecycle/certification processes
 * Strong programming experience in C; experience with C/C++ also required
 * Proven ability to lead complex projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication
 * Solid knowledge of software design, programming and analysis principles, and systems engineering concepts
 * Experience preparing technical presentations and communicating with management and customers

Here's What Else Might Help You Out

 * Aerospace industry experience (preferred)
 * Experience with graphical user interfaces, distributed/network programming, three-tier architectures, or database connectivity
 * Formal project management experience or certifications

## Description

You will lead complex software development efforts that ensure certification and operational readiness for airborne systems. You will influence technical direction, work with stakeholders across engineering and management, and deliver software that meets rigorous safety and regulatory standards. This role contributes at a senior level to project planning, design, implementation, and certification activities.

Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team

 * Lead design, planning, coding, testing, documentation, and implementation of complex software projects
 * Define and document system and software requirements and perform technical feasibility studies
 * Ensure projects meet schedule, cost, and technical expectations through project leadership and status reporting
 * Select development tools, programming languages, system architecture, libraries, OS, and hardware platforms
 * Direct testing and debugging, establish testing methods, and document test results and performance benchmarks
 * Maintain and upgrade systems after implementation and support certification-related activities per airborne lifecycle standards
 * Evaluate and recommend new technologies and implement standards
 * Mentor and train less-experienced engineers and contribute to continuous improvement efforts


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