Senior Software Engineer

Haystack
Marion County, Florida, United StatesFull-timePosted Aug 27, 2026

About the role

We are working with a pioneering aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. This global leader is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, developing advanced solutions that push the boundaries of technology and connect the world.

The Role

Design, develop, test, and maintain non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle

Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial software product designs

Lead junior engineers in software development efforts

Perform use case development for software requirements

Develop interface definitions and conduct unit/integration testing

Participate in peer reviews and support system/flight testing

What You'll Need

5+ years of software engineering experience

3+ years of C++ experience

2+ years of experience with autonomy and/or robotics software techniques

2+ years of experience in real-time software development

3+ years of experience with Agile Software development processes

Ability to obtain a Secret US Security clearance (Post-Start)

What's On Offer

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading aerospace organisation

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates

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Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle
  • Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial software product designs
  • Lead junior engineers in software development efforts
  • Perform use case development for software requirements
  • Develop interface definitions and conduct unit/integration testing
  • Participate in peer reviews and support system/flight testing

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years of C++ experience
  • 2+ years of experience with autonomy and/or robotics software techniques
  • 2+ years of experience in real-time software development
  • 3+ years of experience with Agile Software development processes
  • Ability to obtain a Secret US Security clearance (Post-Start)

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading aerospace organisation
  • Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates

Skills mentioned

C++System DesignDebuggingSoftware TestingUnit TestingIntegration TestingRoboticsReal-Time Operating SystemsConcurrencySystems Engineering

About Haystack

Haystack combines AI & expert vetting to deliver world-class tech candidates who are engaged, aligned, and ready to interview. We're trusted by over 400,000+ tech candidates, working in Software Engineering, Data, Design, DevOps, Cloud, Tech Management, Testing, Product & Delivery, Architecture and more. 100s of employers from startups and scale-ups like Atom Bank, DuckDuckGo and Goodlord to established enterprises like American Express, Dunelm and AWS use Haystack to connect with qualified tech talent that they can't find anywhere else.

Technology51-200 employeesNewcastle upon Tyne, England