Systems Software Engineer

PolyCon Solutions is seeking an experienced Systems Software Engineer with a strong background in C/C++ application and systems software development to support the development and integration of mission-critical software systems for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role combines hands-on technical expertise with project coordination responsibilities, working closely with the Software Lead Engineer (SLE) to monitor software development progress, manage schedules, and provide status updates to the Program Office.

The ideal candidate has experience developing systems software, understands hardware/software interfaces, and is comfortable coordinating software development activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The position is remote, but the Oklahoma City (OKC) area is preferred. 

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support systems and application software using C and C++.
• Participate in the design, implementation, integration, and testing of software systems.
• Develop software supporting hardware interfaces and communication protocols.
• Work closely with the Software Lead Engineer to coordinate software development activities and technical priorities.
• Track software development schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Provide regular project status updates to Program Office leadership.
• Coordinate with systems, hardware, test, and integration engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support software integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and software documentation.
• Assist with software deployment and system integration activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing systems or application software using C and C++.
• Experience throughout the software development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, and maintenance).
• Understanding of software architecture and system integration principles.
• Experience with serial communication protocols (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, UART, etc.).
• Experience with IP networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet).
• Experience coordinating software development activities, schedules, and technical progress.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with technical teams and program management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a software technical lead or software development lead.
• Embedded systems or real-time software development experience.
• Experience integrating software with hardware systems.
• Experience supporting software deployment, installation, or field integration.
• Aerospace, defense, FAA, DoD, or other mission-critical systems experience.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and software configuration management tools (Git, Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.).
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass FAA security screening for positions of Public Trust.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline) with at least 4-8 years of relevant experience.

Company Overview:

PolyCon Solutions is a certified participant of the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Program and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that provides cutting-edge acquisition, program, financial and logistical support to the federal government. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Other benefits include 401K, paid government holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

PolyCon Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.