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# Software Engineer/Developer

- **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- **Location:** California, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $95,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Graphical User Interface, Qt (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-developer-california-md--a855e424-adb8-49df-8212-ee0124acb038

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Engineering, Qt GUI (Graphical User Interface) Toolkit, Aviation Industry, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Analysis Skills, Information Technology & Information Systems, Government Contracts, 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!, * 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

## Description

As a Software Engineer, Staff, you will:

 * 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.