About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Software Engineer (location: Oregon, OR) will design, develop, test, and maintain software used in aviation and aerospace component systems. You will work with C/C++ codebases, contribute to UI work using Qt/QML/Widgets, and may interface with video encoding/decoding components (FFMPEG). You will collaborate with engineers, customers, and technicians to deliver reliable, testable solutions that improve system performance and usability.

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Core Responsibilities

• Modify and enhance software to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Design and implement software components and user interfaces using C/C++ and Qt/QML/Widgets
• Develop and execute unit and integration testing routines and procedures
• Monitor system performance and diagnose issues in software and supporting systems
• Prepare and transform data for analysis and performance tuning
• Provide technical support for software maintenance and deployments
• Coordinate software and hardware installation and provide user/technician training
• Document designs, test results, and communicate project status to stakeholders
• Participate in project planning, estimating resource requirements, and analyzing project data
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Confidential Client

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related computing field
• At least 2 years of professional programming experience
• Proficiency in C and/or C++
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
• Comfortable using standard office and development tools (e.g., MS Office, source control, build systems)

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with the Qt framework, QML, and Widgets
• Familiarity with video encoding/decoding (FFMPEG)
• Background or interest in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or aviation/aerospace systems
• Experience assessing database performance and preparing data for analysis
• Past experience delivering software in regulated or safety-conscious industries

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Physical & Work Environment

• Able to lift up to 20 pounds (materials/equipment) when required
• Regular use of computer, laptop, mobile devices, and associated peripherals
• May require occasional on-site visits or coordination with hardware teams

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Competencies & Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and mathematical/statistical reasoning skills
• Team-oriented mindset with effective listening and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful, resilient, and able to adapt in time-sensitive or changing situations
• High degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and attention to detail

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Location

This position is based in Oregon (OR). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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