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Graham Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Electronic Warfare Mission Data & Autotest to support the development, integration, testing, and sustainment of an automated testing capability for a U.S. Air Force electronic warfare program. Working alongside Government and industry partners, you will develop mission-critical software that enhances automated mission data testing and supports national defense capabilities. The ideal candidate has experience developing complex software systems in defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability environments, with expertise in systems integration, real-time data processing, and automated testing.

Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Responsibilities:

• Analyze mission workflows to identify software, interface, processing, and performance requirements for automated test capabilities.
• Design, develop, enhance, document, and maintain production-quality software supporting mission data verification and validation.
• Develop software interfaces that communicate with laboratory simulators and external hardware systems.
• Develop applications that ingest, parse, correlate, and process structured and real-time system messages.
• Design and maintain message dictionaries, interface definitions, data-processing logic, and communication protocols.
• Develop software that automatically evaluates system responses and determines pass/fail test results using approved adjudication logic.
• Design intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) allowing operators to configure, execute, monitor, and analyze automated testing activities.
• Develop automated logging, reporting, traceability, and data-analysis capabilities.
• Integrate internally developed software with existing Government and third-party software components.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, regression, performance, and acceptance testing.
• Validate software performance, accuracy, reliability, and throughput during extended automated test events.
• Troubleshoot software defects, timing issues, interface problems, communications errors, and integration challenges while performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in technical reviews, software demonstrations, design reviews, customer meetings, and Government acceptance events.
• Maintain source code, software baselines, release documentation, build instructions, configuration records, and version control.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including software design documentation, user guides, test procedures, software release documentation, and test reports.
• Support ongoing software maintenance, enhancements, cybersecurity updates, and defect resolution throughout the lifecycle of the program.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing, integrating, testing, and supporting complex software applications.
• Strong programming experience with one or more of the following:
  • C++
  • C#
  • Python
  • Java
  • Similar object-oriented programming languages
• Experience developing Windows, distributed, client/server, real-time, or data-intensive applications.
• Experience integrating software with external systems, laboratory equipment, embedded systems, or hardware interfaces.
• Experience processing structured data, binary messages, telemetry, network traffic, or real-time data streams.
• Experience producing software documentation including requirements, design documents, interface specifications, test procedures, and user documentation.
• Experience with source control, software configuration management, defect tracking, software builds, and software development lifecycle processes.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite at Eglin Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) systems or mission data development.
• Experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense software development programs.
• Experience with airborne electronic warfare or defensive avionics systems.
• Experience supporting F-15, F-35, B-1, B-52, or similar aircraft platforms.
• Knowledge of Mission Data Files (MDF), threat libraries, emitter data, or electronic warfare testing.
• Experience with:
  • MIL-STD-1553
  • TCP/IP
  • UDP
  • Serial Communications
  • Asynchronous messaging
• Experience integrating software with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) or simulation environments.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks, operator interfaces, data analysis tools, or reporting applications.
• Strong experience developing production software using C++ and Python.
• Experience with:
  • Git
  • GitLab
  • Jenkins
  • Jira
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated testing
  • Secure software development practices
• Familiarity with Government software documentation, configuration management, and formal software acceptance processes.

Compensation:

At Graham Technologies, we believe in treating everyone with fairness and respect. Our compensation package is designed to ensure fair pay for work, reflecting our commitment to integrity.

Many IT companies offer similar services, but what truly sets us apart is our people! We care deeply about our employees and consistently show our appreciation-not just for the final outcomes, but also for the effort and dedication shown every step of the way. Additionally, our generous benefits package supports our team members in living fulfilling and prosperous lives.

Here are just a few highlights of what we offer:

• Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
• Flexible Schedules
• Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training

Why Graham Technologies?

Our core values define who we are:

• Value our Customers
• Care about our Employees
• Passionate about Innovation
• Believe in a Strong Work Ethic
• Rely on Teamwork
• Integrity Matters

Founded in 2007, GTech is a consulting services firm passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs and maximize the value of their investments. We achieve this by providing top-notch professionals across the IT industry. Our team embodies integrity, commitment, and reliability, which are at the heart of everything we do.

We are also dedicated to fostering a culture of support for our employees-the lifeblood of our business. At Graham Technologies, we've built a family-oriented environment where team members are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance, pursue their passions, and grow professionally through flexible schedules, continued education, and a strong sense of community.