Software Technician

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position at our Baltimore, MD location, with travel required.

Job Overview

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 [or in accordance with posted schedule].

·         Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.

·         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 up

·         Ability 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

Experience

·         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: 

o   Experience configuring and flashing/updating firmware on embedded/industrial computing systems

o   Experience with rugged industrial computing systems 

o   Experience with programmable Power Distribution Modules

o   Background in military electronics/communications, Technical institutes, or lab/project-heavy backgrounds

o   Proven experience debugging unfamiliar problems

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

·         Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment.

·         Frequently be able to board and traverse boats and ships.

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

·         Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.