Software Engineer
HaystackWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-time$87,100–$157,450Posted Sep 14, 2026
About the role
We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!
The Role
- Modernize air traffic control systems by enhancing the availability and performance of a critical national infrastructure platform.
- Support system upgrades, including hardware, software, OS levels, firmware, security, and associated services.
- Develop and maintain air traffic control software primarily using Ada95/C++ on a UNIX/Linux platform.
- Leverage scripting languages (KSH/PERL/PYTHON) for automation and system enhancements.
- Collaborate with systems engineering to coordinate solutions and develop new capabilities.
- Contribute to the development of common services utilized by application teams.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Demonstrated software development skills and capabilities.
- Proficiency in debugging and problem-solving.
- Flexibility to work across multiple software languages.
- 4-8 years of professional experience in a computer science-related role.
- Strong desire to learn and improve technical capabilities.
What's On Offer
- Competitive annual salary ($87,100 - $157,450) plus potential for bonuses.
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
- Income protection and paid leave benefits.
- Retirement savings plans.
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Responsibilities
- Modernize air traffic control systems by enhancing availability and performance
- Support system upgrades including hardware, software, OS levels, firmware, and security
- Develop and maintain air traffic control software using Ada95/C++ on UNIX/Linux
- Leverage scripting languages for automation and system enhancements
- Collaborate with systems engineering to coordinate solutions
- Contribute to the development of common services utilized by application teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Demonstrated software development skills
- Proficiency in debugging and problem-solving
- Flexibility to work across multiple software languages
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary plus potential for bonuses
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Income protection and paid leave benefits
- Retirement savings plans
Skills mentioned
C++PythonLinuxDebuggingPerformance OptimizationAutomationShell ScriptingSystems EngineeringFirmware DevelopmentCybersecurity
About Haystack
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