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Aerospace, Defense, Space Technology, Government Contracting

Software Engineer I

Dayton, OHHybridFull Time$82,039–$112,804 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • AI tools
  • automation
  • prototypes
  • user feedback
  • code documentation
  • code quality
  • usability
  • adoption
  • code reviews
  • constructive feedback

Nice to have

  • internship
  • cooperative education
  • Aerospace and Defense industry
  • JavaScript
  • API integration
  • requirements tracking

Role summary

Join our team as a Software Engineer I and contribute to the development of AI tools and automations for aerospace applications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, understand business needs, and translate them into functional software. You will be responsible for the design, development, testing, debugging, and documentation of software systems, ensuring quality and performance throughout the development lifecycle. This position requires proficiency in Python and Typescript, with a strong understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to work effectively with non-engineering stakeholders in a hybrid environment.

Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. As a Software Engineer I, you will assist in the development and maintenance of software systems for aerospace applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and performance throughout the development lifecycle.As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the design, development, and testing of AI tools and automations that solve real business problems.
  • Sit with business users to understand their workflow and pain points before building.
  • Turn business requirements into working prototypes and iterate based on direct user feedback.
  • Debug and troubleshoot software issues.
  • Write and maintain code documentation.
  • Collaborate with team members and business stakeholders to ensure code quality, usability, and adoption.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Support the integration of AI tools with existing business systems and workflows.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 0-2+ years of experience in software development.
  • Basic proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
  • Proficiency in Python and Typescript or a similar scripting/application language used for AI and automation development
  • Comfortable working directly with non-engineering business stakeholders, not just an engineering team
  • Conceptual understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Internship or cooperative education experience in software development.
  • Exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
  • Understanding of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, and scripting for API integration.
  • Interest in learning aerospace and defense business processes.
  • Experience gathering requirements directly from end users, not just from a spec
  • Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build.
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral.
  • Familiarity with data structures.

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Hand/finger dexterity for coding and testing.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 - $112,803.95. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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