Software Engineer - Fleet Aviation Team

SteerBridge•Vienna, VA

10d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Software Engineer to support a fleet aviation modernization program in Vienna, VA. This role will contribute to the development of next-generation aviation analytics and operational software solutions supporting mission-critical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience developing modern full-stack applications and working within collaborative engineering environments that leverage cloud technologies, AI/ML capabilities, and modern software development practices.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one
4–6 years of full-stack software engineering experience
Strong experience with: React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, JavaScript (ES6+)
Experience with MERN or PERN stack technologies: MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices
Familiarity with Docker and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aviation, aerospace, defense, or federal programs
Experience working with AI/ML-enabled applications
Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure)
Experience working in Agile/DevSecOps environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack TypeScript applications
Support the productionization of AI/ML-driven capabilities and analytics solutions
Collaborate with engineering, data science, and mission stakeholders
Participate in peer code reviews and software quality assurance activities
Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and automation efforts
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects
Deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions
Work within Agile development environments to support mission objectives