Software Engineer - Fleet Aviation Team

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Software Engineer to support a fleet aviation modernization program in Vienna, VA. This role will contribute to the development of next-generation aviation analytics and operational software solutions supporting mission-critical initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing modern full-stack applications and working within collaborative engineering environments that leverage cloud technologies, AI/ML capabilities, and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack TypeScript applications
• Support the productionization of AI/ML-driven capabilities and analytics solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, and mission stakeholders
• Participate in peer code reviews and software quality assurance activities
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and automation efforts
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects
• Deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions
• Work within Agile development environments to support mission objectives

U.S. Citizen

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one

4–6 years of full-stack software engineering experience

Strong experience with:

• React.js
• TypeScript
• Node.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience with MERN or PERN stack technologies:
  • MongoDB
  • Express.js
  • React.js
  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices
  • Familiarity with Docker and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Experience supporting aviation, aerospace, defense, or federal programs

Experience working with AI/ML-enabled applications

Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure)

Experience working in Agile/DevSecOps environments