Mid-Level Software Engineer

Position Description:

AvMet Applications, Inc. (AvMet), is recruiting for a Software Engineer who is self-motivated and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude to join our team of scientists, engineers, and researchers. AvMet staff have a wide range of backgrounds and experience from air traffic management and airline operations to operational meteorology and systems engineering. AvMet’s work ranges from program management support to large-scale data manipulation, modeling, and analysis.

The successful candidate will be part of a team supporting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) projects. The candidate will primarily develop and implement effective software for cloud and web-based applications. In addition, the candidate will develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of software problems of varying scopes and complexity.

This position requires strong problem-solving skills focused on software development. Candidates should be able to take an idea for desired user functionality and efficiently design, code, test, and maintain software to meet user needs. This position also requires the ability to work independently and in team-based environments with some guidance.

The candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks and convey a professional image in client meetings.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain production-quality applications using Python (backend) and JavaScript (frontend)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews and architecture discussions
Help transition R&D prototypes into reliable, scalable customer-facing products
Develop RESTful APIs and deploy solutions on AWS and other cloud environments using MongoDB and other data stores
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code aligned with engineering best practices
Improve system reliability through monitoring, performance assessments, and fault-tolerant design
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Computer Science or related field and 3–10 years of professional software engineering experience
Strong Python and JavaScript skills
Experience with AWS, REST APIs, and modern web development
Proficiency with Git, NoSQL/relational databases, and JSON/XML data formats
Understanding of scalable software architecture and frameworks
Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively communicate with management, customers, and technical team members.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Desired Qualifications:

Interest in contributing to and improving aviation operations
Experience with web GIS/mapping frameworks (e.g., Leaflet and WebGL)
Experience with Linux/Windows, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience in Java application development
Java Message Services (e.g., Solace, ActiveMQ)
Ability to research, learn, and teach new skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of aviation operations (e.g., flight operations, air traffic control, etc.) and associated data sets
Knowledge of FAA/NWS aviation weather programs and data sets

This position is located in the Reston, VA area. The start date for the position is flexible. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the required federal background investigation.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume as email attachments to careers@avmet.com. Please include the position title in the email subject line.

Benefits:

AvMet provides a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees. Benefits include the following:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Paid annual leave
401k, with company contribution
11 Federal Government holidays per year

*Note: Portion paid by the employee

Company Information:

AvMet Applications, Inc., (AvMet) is a small, vibrant aviation consulting firm that recently celebrated its 25^th anniversary. Headquarters in the Reston, VA area, AvMet specializes in aviation meteorology and provides expertise in program management, systems engineering, program analysis, applied research, and training. AvMet’s primary business is government contracting, and its clients include the FAA and NASA.

For more information about AvMet, please visit www.avmet.com.