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David Careers

Software Technician

Posted 10 days ago

aevex aerospaceBaltimore (MD)
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsComputer Systems Design Services

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

AEVEX Maritime Systems Technician This is an onsite position at our Baltimore, MD location, with travel required. AEVEX Maritime Systems is looking for a hands-on technician with strong computer and electronics experience to join our teams performing unmanned and manned vessel production, troubleshooting, and repair.
Essential Functions: Configure, install, and validate vessel software systems for new builds and retrofit projects, ensuring proper integration across onboard subsystems. Load and verify operating software on mission computers including operating systems, control software, and supporting applications. Set up and configure communication systems, including radios, antennas, IP networking, and encryption parameters as required. Program and deploy firmware to embedded systems such as Power Distribution Modules (PDMs), control units, and interface devices. Update and maintain firmware across vessel sensors and payload systems, including cameras, radar, GPS, AIS, and remote-control systems. Perform system bring-up, checkout, and functional testing of software and networked components during vessel commissioning. Troubleshoot software, firmware, and network issues across integrated vessel systems, working across hardware/software boundaries. Verify configuration control by ensuring correct software versions, firmware revisions, and parameter sets are installed per build documentation. Maintain detailed records of software loads, configuration settings, IP schemes, and firmware versions for each vessel. Support development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for software installation, configuration, and testing. Collaborate with engineering teams (software, electrical, systems) to resolve integration issues and implement updates or improvements. Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions for software-related defects identified during production or testing. Support field service, commissioning, or troubleshooting activities as needed, including occasional travel. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data handling, and configuration management requirements. Participate in continuous improvement efforts to streamline software deployment, reduce errors, and improve repeatability across builds. Perform other duties as required.
Standard Essential Functions:
  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis.
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates.
  • Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
  • Qualifications and Competencies:
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows system setup and operations
  • Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, subnets, device configuration)
  • Comfort working at the hardware–software boundary
  • Curiosity about why systems work, not just how to set them upAbility to follow and improve configuration control processes preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting mindset across systems, not just software preferred
Education / Certifications: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field 3+ years of relevant software technician experience. Hands-on experience with embedded systems, electronics integration, or technical system configuration may be substituted for formal education.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience configuring and flashing/updating firmware on embedded/industrial computing systemsExperience with rugged industrial computing systemsExperience with programmable Power Distribution Modules
  • Background in military electronics/communications, Technical institutes, or lab/project-heavy backgrounds
  • Proven experience debugging unfamiliar problems
Physical Requirements: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment. Frequently be able to board and traverse boats and ships.
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

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