Software Engineer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Software Engineer to join our innovative team supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). In this critical role, you will contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems that are vital to the mission of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance, real-time software for autonomous systems using modern C++
• Implementing and integrating advanced algorithms for autonomous control, sensor fusion, machine learning, and mission planning
• Architecting and developing software that adheres to the Open Mission Systems (OMS) standard, promoting modularity, interoperability, and rapid capability integration across diverse platforms
• Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team of world-class engineers, researchers, and military subject matter experts to translate operational needs into technical requirements and software solutions
• Participating in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to integration, testing, and deployment
• Analyzing and optimizing software for performance, scalability, and reliability on target hardware
• Creating and maintaining thorough documentation for software designs, APIs, and test procedures. Learn new technologies, frameworks, and operational procedures as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution
• Demonstrated proficiency in C++ programming, including experience with modern C++ standards
• A solid understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and fundamental algorithms
• Proven experience with Python for scripting, automation, or data analysis
• Foundational knowledge of concepts related to autonomous systems, robotics, or artificial intelligence
• Direct, hands-on experience developing software compliant with the OMS standard and the Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI)
• Experience with modeling and simulation environments, particularly the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)
• Proficiency in developing software in a Linux environment
• Experience with Agile or Scrum development methodologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD development pipelines