Flight Software Integration & DevOps Specialist

Posting/External Job Title

Flight Software Integration & DevOps Specialist

Location

US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

Hybrid (Partial Remote)

Job Type

Part-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

TBD

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a part-time Flight Software Integration & DevOps Specialist to support the implementation of one of our established safety-critical flight software platforms at customer sites. Reporting to the Flight Software Solutions Architect, you will lead hands-on integration and DevOps work during customer implementations and contribute to ongoing module enhancements between deployments. This role is ideal for an experienced flight software engineer who wants a flexible, part-time engagement while staying close to real implementation and development work.

Key Duties:

• Implements the flight software platform at customer sites under the direction of the Solutions Architect, including installation, configuration, and integration into customer environments and target real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Builds and maintains DevOps pipelines and tooling to support build, test, deployment, and configuration management of the platform in customer environments.
• Supports integration troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving configuration and performance issues alongside the Solutions Architect and customer engineering teams.
• Assists in developing future module enhancements and updates to the platform, including implementation of new features defined by the Solutions Architect.
• Supports generation of certification-related evidence (e.g., DO-178C/CAST-32A-aligned artifacts) for new features and integration work, as directed.
• Documents integration procedures, configuration steps, and lessons learned to support repeatable customer implementations.
• Coordinates closely with the Solutions Architect on priorities, technical approach, and schedule for both implementation and enhancement work.
• Travels to customer sites as needed to support integration milestones and implementation reviews.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• Willingness and ability to travel for onsite implementation work.
• 5 or more years of flight software or embedded safety-critical software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices for embedded/safety-critical systems (CI/CD pipelines, build automation, configuration management).
• Working knowledge of modern systems programming languages relevant to high-integrity software (e.g., Rust, Ada/SPARK, or similar).
• Experience integrating software into RTOS-based environments.
• Comfortable working independently on a part-time basis while coordinating closely with a Solutions Architect and customer engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience with DO-178C, CAST-32A, or comparable certification framework evidence generation.
• Experience with fault-tolerant, redundant, or voting-based architectures for safety-critical control systems.
• Familiarity with flight software middleware frameworks.
• Experience contributing to software module design or enhancement work, not just integration/deployment.
• CMMI Level 3 program experience and familiarity with SAFe/Agile Release Train delivery models.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive compensation, including 401(k) contributions and educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 - March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.