Job Title: UAI Software Engineer
Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Onsite preferred; remote with occasional onsite visits possible)
Contract Length: 12+ Months
Pay Rate: Up to $95/hr
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance – No exceptions
Start Dates: Staggered starts – Late June, July, or August
Interview Process: 3 successive 30–45 minute TEAMS video calls with next-day feedback

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking experienced UAI Software Engineers to support next-generation aerial platform systems. This role involves hands-on development, maintenance, and modernization of UAI (Universal Armament Interface) code using C/C++, deployed on advanced military platforms including F-15, F-16, F-35, B-1/B-2, B-52, and MQ systems.
The ideal candidate is a clearance-holding U.S. Citizen with proven C/C++ experience and direct exposure to UAI or relevant weapons interface protocols.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret Clearance (MANDATORY – must be verifiable)
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations
• 3+ years of recent experience where 60%+ of work involved hands-on coding in C/C++
• Prior experience working on UAI programs or similar (JMPS UAI Common Component, UAI simulators, etc.)
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1760 or MIL-STD-3016
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and debugging skills

• Update and enhance UAI code written in C/C++ for integration with various defense platforms.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and platform teams to ensure proper UAI functionality.
• Support and maintain code compatibility with MIL-STD-1760 and MIL-STD-3016 (MMSI) weapon interfaces.
• Contribute to UAI simulator testing and integration activities as applicable.
• Work independently and with stakeholders under ITAR and DoD security constraints.