Software Engineer Contract Jobs in Landenberg, PA

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success are expected. 

The Software Engineer provides full-lifecycle software engineering support to the C5ISR Center Readiness and Rapid Capabilities (RRC) Portfolio under the DEVCOM FORCE contract. The position supports Engineering and Technical Support (ETS) activities for a broad range of Communications-Electronics (C-E), Intelligence Warfare (IW), Sensors, and Intelligence Operations (IO) systems. Work includes developing, designing, analyzing, implementing, testing, and sustaining software systems that integrate with complex hardware used across Army, Joint Services, and mission partner environments.

This role directly contributes to rapid prototyping, capability enhancement, production readiness, sustainment engineering, field support, and quality assurance for mission-critical C5ISR technologies.

***Must be a US CITIZEN***

This position is in person daily

• Analyze software requirements originating from C5ISR Center Directorates, Team C5ISR, CECOM LCMC, Program Managers, and other DoD stakeholders to assess feasibility, performance constraints, and technical approach.
• Research, design, and develop software systems using engineering principles, mathematical models, and scientific analysis to predict system behavior and optimize performance.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and software components.
• Implement software solutions supporting prototyping, production, sustainment, and modernization of C-E, IW, Sensors, and IO weapon systems.
• Develop and execute software testing procedures, including unit testing, integration testing, system validation, and performance verification in lab or field environments.
• Support product quality assurance efforts by identifying defects, validating corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications and Army standards.
• Prepare technical documentation such as software design descriptions, interface control documents, test reports, and user manuals.
• Provide customer consultation regarding maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment of software used in C5ISR systems.
• Support rapid fabrication and prototype development tasks, including software for new or upgraded sensors, radios, communication switches, servers, UAV components, and related subsystems.
• Assist with integration and deployment of software solutions into operational environments, including support for navigation systems, night-vision electronics, radar systems, tactical communication devices, power generation/distribution components, and drone platforms.
• Participate in cross-functional team reviews to ensure alignment with DEVCOM, Army, and Joint mission objectives.

Systems and Equipment Supported:

• Sensors (EO/IR, acoustic, radar, environmental, etc.)
• Satellite communications systems
• Tactical radios and communications equipment
• Multiplexers, switches, servers, and communication terminals
• IW and IO systems and subsystems
• Night-vision electronics and aviation navigation components
• Tactical surveillance systems
• Power generation and distribution devices
• Spare sub-assemblies and electronic components (e.g., circuit cards)
• UAV/drone platforms, motors, and control systems

Requirements: MUST HAVE

• Senior: Minimum of ten (10) years related experience 
• Experience with full-lifecycle software engineering, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to work within interdisciplinary engineering environments supporting hardware-software integration.
• Understanding modeling, simulation, and performance prediction methodologies.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting C5ISR systems, Army R&D, or DoD engineering contracts.
• Knowledge of operational communications systems, tactical networks, sensor systems, or power distribution equipment.
• Experience with rapid prototyping environments or research laboratory settings.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Four (4) additional years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education

Other Qualifications

• Current active TS/SCI DoD Security Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

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The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $150000 to $180000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.