Senior Software Engineer

Salary: $196000 - 265000 per year Requirements: We require a bachelors degree or equivalent. We need the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. We require 9+ years of experience with embedded systems and/or software development in C or C++. We require 3+ years of experience with software used in air vehicles, avionics, weapons, or mission systems. We prefer a bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science, paired with 9+ years of related experience; or a bachelors degree with 13+ years of directly related experience; or 17+ years of relevant experience. We prefer 2+ years of experience in an Agile product development environment. We prefer prior experience in the aerospace industry. We value experience with Linux, software containers such as Docker and Kubernetes, CI/CD tools such as JIRA, GitLab, Ansible, and Artifactory, model-based systems engineering tools such as UML, SysML, Cameo, and MSOSA, and automated testing. We prefer the ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs. A Secret clearance is considered an advantage. Completion of a technical assessment is required during the selection process. Responsibilities: We lead the design, development, testing, debugging, and sustainment of software integrated into embedded devices and systems. We translate customer needs into software designs for embedded hardware and systems. We review code for embedded software running on specialized hardware. We integrate embedded software with hardware components. We analyze, monitor, and improve the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems. We lead testing and debugging efforts for software used in embedded devices and systems. We research and implement new technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulatory updates relevant to software and hardware development. We advise on software and hardware integration areas. We track and evaluate internal and supplier team performance to ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards. We lead embedded software project management activities. Technologies: Ansible CI/CD Docker Embedded GitLab Hardware Support JIRA Kubernetes Linux Security UML AI C++ SAP More: We are Brightpath Technologies, and our Government Vehicle Health Management Systems team in Hazelwood, Missouri is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Vehicle Health Management to support Brightpath Technologies Defense, Space & Security Air Dominance programs. Our team develops software that helps maintainers keep military aircraft mission-ready and safe by monitoring and predicting aircraft health across the lifecycle, enabling smarter maintenance decisions, automating processes, and reducing costs. This is a 100% onsite role on first shift, with relocation available for eligible candidates. We offer competitive pay, a total rewards package, and benefits that may include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away. We are an equal opportunity employer, maintain a drug-free workplace, and require an on-site technical assessment as part of the hiring process. last updated 28 week of 2026