Senior Software Engineer

V2X is seeking a highly‑skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development and integration of advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors, mission equipment, and radar systems.  Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Job Description and Responsibilities :

The Senior Software Engineer in Indianapolis supports engineering teams by thriving in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment. You will design, implement, and validate embedded software that runs on VxWorks, support DoD‑grade projects, and mentor the next generation of engineers. The ideal candidate will own end‑to‑end delivery, from architecture to acceptance testing, while driving continuous improvement across our development processes.

• Lead Design & Implementation of safety‑critical real‑time software on VxWorks.
• Mentor & Coach engineers, providing code reviews, technical guidance.
• Self‑Organize & Prioritize workstreams, set realistic milestones, track progress, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Drive Software Testing – create and maintain unit, integration, and system test suites; automate test cases where feasible.
• Integrate Hardware & Software components, participate in hardware validation, and troubleshoot integration issues.
• Support Driver Development & Signing for hardware components, ensuring proper certification and security compliance.
• Manage Virtual Environments – deploy, configure, and maintain VMs and containerized environments for development, testing, and CI / CD pipelines.
• Act as Technical Lead & Customer POC – progressively take on more responsibility in architecture ownership, client interactions, and project delivery.
• Continuous Improvement – propose and implement process, tooling, and coding‑standard enhancements.
• Participate in Lab Testing & Team Events – be physically present in Indianapolis for on‑site validation and collaboration.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Desired Skills :

Note : This position will require onsite work, typically a minimum of 3 days a week.

Benefits include the following :

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.