Senior Software Engineer, Systems FDE

Ditto
Seattle, WAFULL_TIMEPosted Jul 11, 2026
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Role responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer, Systems FDE will integrate software with military avionics data buses and implement tactical datalink interfaces. They will also act as the first line of technical defense, diagnosing and resolving issues in real-time on operational platforms.

Requirements

Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and at least 5 years of experience in software engineering or systems integration, with specific experience in military or aerospace data buses. Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset are essential for this role.

Key skills

Software Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Military Avionics, Data Buses, Protocol Debugging, Tactical Datalink Protocols, Real-Time Systems, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, C5ISR, Software Development, Bus Monitoring, Message Parsing, Firmware Constraints, Operational Testing

Keywords

Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration, Military Avionics, Data Buses, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Tactical Datalink, Link 16, Situational Awareness Data Link, Cursor-on-Target, C5ISR, Real-Time Systems, Protocol Debugging, Software Development, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Firmware, Operational Testing, Software-Defined Radios, Waveform Development, DoD, Certification, Accreditation, MIL-STD-461, DO-178C, Remote Work, Flexible Time Off, Equity, Diversity

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