Software Engineer

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

About the role

We're working with a global aerospace and defense leader that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge flight simulation technology.

The Role

Develop, document, and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems

Develop and maintain code and integrate software components into a fully functional software system

Support the development of simulation environments for testing by Mission Systems engineers

Work on an agile team to accomplish project goals

Execute and document software research and development projects

Create core simulation infrastructure to serve as a foundation for flight simulation programs

What You'll Need

Bachelor's Degree

Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

2+ years of programming experience in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada, or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer

Experience in the defense or avionics industry is a plus

Knowledge of basic networking principles is a plus

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

Potential signing bonus for eligible candidates

Apply via Haystack today!

Responsibilities

  • Develop, document, and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems
  • Develop and maintain code and integrate software components into a fully functional software system
  • Support the development of simulation environments for testing by Mission Systems engineers
  • Work on an agile team to accomplish project goals
  • Execute and document software research and development projects
  • Create core simulation infrastructure to serve as a foundation for flight simulation programs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
  • 2+ years of programming experience in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Experience in the defense or avionics industry is a plus
  • Knowledge of basic networking principles is a plus

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
  • Potential signing bonus for eligible candidates

Skills mentioned

CC++C#PythonJavaSystem DesignSystems EngineeringEmbedded SystemsTCP/IPSoftware Testing

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