Aerospace Software Engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum 8+ years of experience in software development.
This position is focused on the design, development, and integration of scalable software solutions within a modern full-stack environment.
The role involves leading complex software development activities across both front-end and back-end systems, supporting cloud integration, database management, GUI development, and system architecture initiatives.
The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable software solutions while providing technical leadership and guidance across development activities.
The position requires advanced programming expertise, strong technical ownership, and the ability to drive software solutions across the full development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities :

• Full-Stack Software Development

Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications across front-end and back-end environments
Lead development of scalable and maintainable software solutions aligned with project requirements
Participate in software architecture, system integration, and technical design discussions
Support software enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the development lifecycle

• Technical Leadership & Collaboration

Provide technical guidance and support to software development teams
Collaborate with software engineers, technical leads, and cross-functional stakeholders
Support Agile development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and code reviews
Contribute to technical decision-making and development best practices

• Cloud Integration & Deployment

Support deployment and integration activities within cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Collaborate on cloud-based application architecture and service integration
Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance across distributed environments
Support cloud deployment, maintenance, and optimization activities

• GUI Development

Develop and maintain graphical user interfaces using modern development frameworks and tools
Ensure usability, responsiveness, and performance of user-facing applications
Collaborate with teams to improve interface functionality and user experience
Support GUI enhancements and issue resolution activities

• Database Management

Work with SQL and NoSQL database technologies for data storage and retrieval
Support database integration, optimization, and performance improvements
Ensure data integrity and efficient access across applications and systems
Assist with data modeling and database maintenance activities

• Cybersecurity & Issue Resolution

Apply cybersecurity best practices during software design and implementation
Support secure coding standards and software quality initiatives
Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues
Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective actions

• Documentation & Communication

Create and maintain technical documentation related to software development activities
Communicate technical topics, project updates, and issue resolution clearly to stakeholders
Support knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams
Ensure proper tracking of development activities and technical issues
Profile :

• Senior software engineer with strong full-stack development experience and advanced programming expertise
• Comfortable leading technical activities within Agile and cross-functional environments
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
• Effective communicator with collaborative and solution-oriented approach

Must Have :

• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and/or C++
• Experience with both front-end and back-end development
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
• Experience working within Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with GUI development frameworks and tools
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and secure software development
• Ability to support technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Good to Have :

• Experience with cloud-native application architecture
• Experience with DevOps or CI/CD environments
• Exposure to distributed systems or microservices architecture
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or automotive environments
• Knowledge of software performance optimization and scalability practices
• Experience with modern UI/UX best practices and responsive design principles

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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