Software Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype and proof-of-concept software solutions that explore new technologies, validate hypotheses, and demonstrate feasibility for business and technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Sr. Manager of the DIO to translate exploratory concepts and business problems into actionable software development tasks.
• Build and integrate AI/ML-driven capabilities into prototype systems in collaboration with AI engineers and data scientists.
• Rapidly iterate on designs, perform lightweight user testing, and refine prototypes to support continuous exploration.
• Debug and troubleshoot advanced software issues across prototype and production-like environments.
• Create clean, maintainable code and supporting documentation that enables handoff or scaling.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-domain teams to ensure code quality and technical alignment.
• Support the integration of software with hardware systems and experimental platforms.
• Define software requirements and specifications in collaboration with stakeholders and innovation partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software performance, modularity, and flexibility—critical in a rapid experimentation environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software development. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems.
• Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
• 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.
• Experienced 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.
• Comfort working in an innovation-focused environment, balancing hands-on coding with rapid experimentation, iteration, and exploratory development.

Pay

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• and more.

Company Information

• 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.