Systems Software Engineer

PolyCon Solutions•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.