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Software Developer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)

Sep 10, 2025
MTSI is seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join our team supporting an advanced air platform program. This role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing software solutions for mission-critical systems that support advanced aerospace technologies. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in software engineering and developing applications that interface with avionics, mission systems, and defense technologies. Responsibilities Software Design & Development: Design, develop, and maintain software applications for advanced air platform systems, including mission systems, avionics, and sensors. Implement software interfaces that enable communication between systems, including real-time processing technologies and embedded platforms. Integration and Testing: Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to test and integrate software components across air platform subsystems. Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation to ensure code reliability and system functionality. Code Optimization and Debugging: Analyze and optimize software performance for mission-critical environments. Debug and troubleshoot software issues to improve functionality and efficiency under operational conditions. System Modeling and Simulation: Develop simulation environments to evaluate software performance, ensuring integration with aircraft systems and mission technologies. Requirements and Documentation: Participate in requirements analysis, ensuring software solutions align with platform specifications and mission objectives. Provide clear documentation of development procedures, software architectures, and integration specifications. Compliance and Secure Software Development: Ensure software adheres to DoD standards and cybersecurity guidelines, such as RMF (Risk Management Framework) and STIG compliance. Build software with secure code principles to protect mission-critical systems from vulnerabilities. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field. 7+ years of experience in software development, preferably in aerospace, defense, or related high-tech industries. Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, or MATLAB for mission-critical software development. Experience with software development in secure, embedded, or real-time environments. Strong understanding of system interfaces, communication protocols, and software-hardware integration. Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI. Desired 12+ years of experience in software development, preferably in aerospace, defense, or related high-tech industries. Certifications that demonstrate software development expertise and defense system integration: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): For secure software development practices. CompTIA Security+ or CISSP: Foundational cybersecurity certifications. AWS Certified Developer - Associate: For candidates working with cloud-based software platforms. ISTQB Certified Tester - Advanced Level: Certification in software testing processes. CMMI Certification: Validates process improvement and maturity in software development lifecycle workflows. Familiarity with software frameworks and programming tools common in aerospace technology, such as ROS (Robot Operating System) or RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems). Experience with software testing tools and environments, including Jenkins, JIRA, or Git. Familiarity with MIL-STD or aerospace standards related to software performance and integration. Understanding of avionics systems, sensors, and data communications. #LI-MS1 #LI-Onsite #Dragons #Buckeye #Yellowhammer Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.