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What they do
A Software Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining, developing, designing and testing various software systems that allow the hardware to function properly. Analyzes software system requirements, designs software system structures, and validates systems functionality. May collaborate with other software developers to implement system requirements and ensure software quality.
$125,667 / year median in Texas
Job Description
Engineer
Aviation Consulting Experts, Inc.
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Fort Worth, Texas
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/03/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position monitors every phase of the software development process to ensure design quality, making sure that the aircraft delivered software adheres to standards set by development company and satisfies regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Interface with systems and software development personnel, test and evaluation personnel, and project managers
Quickly come up to speed with software process auditor work scope, technical requirements, program risks, and delivery milestone schedule
Review and approve systems, software and test equipment requirements, design and test documentation for compliance to process requirements and standards
Participate/interface with engineering counterparts on program activities to assure processes and products are compliant to contractual and company process requirements and standards
Participate in software change control process boards
Mentor and train junior employees as required
Moderate travel may be required to support program activities and auditing software suppliers
Requirements
Education:
BS degree required in one of following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (preferred)
Experience:
Minimum 11 years directly related work experience with aerospace/defense industry software processes such as
RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, SAE
ARP-4754, MIL-STD-498, etc.
Required Skills:
Experience with government customers projects preferred
Experience with FAA projects preferred
Demonstrated basic understanding of audit techniques
Demonstrated basic understanding of software development methods and software testing methods
Ability to interpret schematic drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of systems & software processes
Experience in software requirements development
Software design and coding (C/C++, Ada, or other embedded programming languages)
Embedded software/hardware verification background or knowledge
Effective Communication Skills:
Written, Oral, Listening, Presentation, Technical Writing
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Must work well in team environment, have excellent customer interface skills, have effective interpersonal skills
Other:
Moderate travel may be required
Work Environment
Office / engineering environment monitoring full software development lifecycle for aerospace compliance. Interface with systems, software, test, and project management teams. May require travel to audit software suppliers.
Why ACES
Time and a half overtime pay
Full max per diem benefits
Benefits
Paycheck Advances
Longevity Bonus
Life Insurance
Referral Bonus Program
401K
6 Paid Holidays
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance