--- title: Navair Software Engineer/Developer, Lead description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Navair Software Engineer/Developer, Lead role in California, MD. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/navair-software-engineer-developer-lead-at-american-systems-01a139e7-12ff-705a-9dc0-ed8743519410 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS as Navair Software Engineer/Developer, Lead in California, MD. Pays $157K–$197K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4txknq.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS | | **Location** | California, MD | | **Salary** | $157K/yr - $197K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $130,000 – $192,000 a year (median $155,000). ## Description ## Overview **AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.** As our next Software Engineer/ Developer for **NAVAIR,** you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation. ## Responsibilities - FRC SW will act as a Technical Area Expert (TAE) in the SW Engineering domain to support USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort. - Modify planning artifacts, track and participate in on-site testing, track results, data review, analysis and relevant IFC signoff of software releases for software sustainment for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control software. - Support follow-on IFCs other related software support and Increment I/Increment II/Future sensor capabilities for MUX/MALE/MQ-9A. - Track MQ-9A Air Vehicle Software problems/failures and update impact assessments of system and monitor growth/cost. - Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control System / Support Equipment software. - Monitor MQ-9A SW Schedule, contractor IMS progress, and report deviations to PMA-266 SW lead/CHENG. ## Qualifications - Must have a **DoD Secret clearance,** with ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret to start. Must be a U.S. Citizen. - Will also require a courier card for travel. - **Bachelor's degree** and **10+ years** of related work experience. - Occasional CONUS travel will be required. - Knowledge in being a Technical Area Expert (TAE) in SW Engineering domain to support USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort. - Knowledge in software tools to - Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control System / Support Equipment software. ## Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $157,000.00/Yr. - USD $197,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. ## EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status ## Skills - Technical Support - Industry Foundation Classes (Ifc) - Planning - Premarket Approval (Pma) - Secret Security Clearance - Sustainment - IBM Information Management System (Ims) - Deviation Management - Control Systems - Top Secret Security Clearance - Reaper ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Developer / Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150241 jobs - [Maryland](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maryland?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52279 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)