Senior Software Engineer, Systems FDE

Ditto

Forward Deployed Engineer integrating software with military avionics systems for real-time operational challenges. Utilizing expertise in tactical datalinks and avionics standards in a remote role.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • California, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $223,000 - $259,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrate software with military avionics data buses
Implement tactical datalink interfaces
Enable Cursor-on-Target data flows
Solve real-time problems and diagnose issues
Translate operational realities into technical requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance
5+ years of experience in software engineering, embedded systems, or systems integration
2+ years of technical experience with avionics bus standards like MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC 429
Experience with tactical datalink protocols and/or Cursor-on-Target message formats
Strong problem-solving mindset and adaptability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries and meaningful equity
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) and flexible spending accounts
Flexible time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringembedded systemssystems integrationavionics bus standardsMIL-STD-1553ARINC 429tactical datalink protocolsCursor-on-Target message formatsreal-time problem solvingdiagnosing issues

Soft Skills

problem-solving mindsetadaptabilitywritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

TS/SCI clearance