Software Engineer I

About the Role

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.

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 or a similar scripting/application language used for AI and automation development.
• Comfortable working directly with non-engineering business stakeholders.
• Conceptual understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internship or cooperative education experience in software development.
• Interest in learning aerospace and defense business processes.
• Understanding of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, and scripting for API integration.
• Exposure to large language model tools, chatbots, or workflow/process automation platforms.
• Experience gathering requirements directly from end users.
• 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.
• Experience presenting or demoing software directly to non-technical stakeholders.

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.