NAVAIR Software Engineer/Developer, Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

United States, Maryland, California Oct 12, 2026 NAVAIR Software Engineer/Developer, Lead

Location US-MD-California

ID 2026-5038

Category Software & Systems Development Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Top Secret Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As our next Software Engineer/ Developer for NAVAIR, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation. Responsibilities FRC SW will act as a Technical Area Expert (TAE) in the SW Engineering domain to support

USN/USMC

Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort.

Modify planning artifacts, track and participate in on-site testing, track results, data review, analysis and relevant IFC signoff of software releases for software sustainment for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control software.

Support follow-on IFCs other related software support and Increment I/Increment II/Future sensor capabilities for

MUX/MALE/MQ-9A.

Track MQ-9A Air Vehicle Software problems/failures and update impact assessments of system and monitor growth/cost.

Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control System / Support Equipment software.

Monitor

MQ-9A SW

Schedule, contractor IMS progress, and report deviations to

PMA-266 SW

lead/CHENG. Qualifications Must have a DoD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret to start. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Will also require a courier card for travel.

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related work experience.

Occasional CONUS travel will be required.

Knowledge in being a Technical Area Expert (TAE) in SW Engineering domain to support

USN/USMC

Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort.

Knowledge in software tools to

Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control System / Support Equipment software. Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $157,000.00/Yr. - USD $197,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status Notify me of jobs like this