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# Software Engineer Flight Management Systems

- **Company:** Nesco Resource, LLC
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $125,965.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Code Review, Data Link, Design of User Interfaces, Integrated Development Environments, Multiprocessing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Software Organization, Multithreading, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** May 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nescoresource.com/job/28214636/software-engineer-flight-management-systems

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
 * Minimum of 8 years of software development experience with Flight Management Systems.
 * Strong C or object-oriented programming skills.
 * Strong software architecture and design development skills.
 * Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies.
 * FMS software development experience across functional areas such as:
 + Navigation database management
 + Flight planning
 + Lateral and vertical guidance
 + Performance predictions / trajectory predictions
 + Performance optimizations
 + Radio tuning
 + Approach operations
 + Datalink
 + Takeoff and landing
 + User interface development
 * Candidate must be a U.S. Person.

Preferred Skills or Experience

 * 8-15 years of relevant software development experience.
 * Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.
 * Embedded systems software development experience.
 * Multi-core or multi-threaded development experience.
 * Strong understanding of OOAD concepts.
 * Software development lifecycle experience per DO-178C.
 * Software verification and validation experience using C .
 * Strong analytical and software development skills.
 * Collaborative team-oriented work style.
 * Passion for continuous learning and professional development.

## Description

Client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support Flight Management Systems software development for a next-generation avionics program. This role focuses on designing, developing, integrating, and validating FMS software solutions that support complex avionics functionality and certification requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong C or object-oriented development experience, hands-on Flight Management Systems software development experience, and the ability to work closely with software and systems engineering teams in a fast-paced development environment.

Core Responsibilities

 * Design and develop high-quality core software architecture and applications.
 * Integrate Flight Management software for new product development.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
 * Implement software solutions that meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
 * Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.
 * Support testing and integration on lab test benches.
 * Support functional load deliveries and certification-related software development activities.
 * Stay current with software development best practices and industry trends.


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