About the Role: We are seeking a motivated Software Development Engineer to join our engineering team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career software engineer to develop expertise in embedded software development, networking technologies, and telecommunications systems.
Working within an Agile Scrum environment, the role will contribute to the design, implementation, integration, and testing of embedded software solutions. Software Development Engineer will collaborate closely with experienced engineers across software, hardware, RF, systems, and signal processing disciplines.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in software requirements analysis and software design activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Develop and maintain software using C/C++ and other relevant programming languages.
- Perform software integration, debugging, and testing activities.
- Create and maintain software documentation, design descriptions, and test reports.
- Support the development of software test specifications and automated test solutions.
- Investigate and resolve software defects and issues.
- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from peers and senior engineers.
- Apply software quality assurance processes and engineering best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the software development team.
- Support software maintenance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Qualifications & Competencies:
Required:
- Finished at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 3 years of software development experience, including internships, university projects, or professional experience.
- Basic knowledge of C or C++ programming.
- Understanding of fundamental software development concepts and practices.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly in spoken and written English.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to support software development, testing, debugging, and documentation activities.
- Exposure to embedded software development, telecommunications, networking, or wireless communication systems through academic projects, internships, or personal projects.
- Familiarity with source control systems such as Git.
- Exposure to Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts and communication protocols
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a collaborative environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline
- At least 3 years of software development experience, including internships, university projects, or professional experience
- Basic knowledge of C or C++ programming
- Understanding of fundamental software development concepts and practices
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly in spoken and written English
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude
- Exposure to embedded software development, telecommunications, networking, or wireless communication systems
- Familiarity with source control systems such as Git
- Exposure to Linux operating systems and command-line tools
- Basic understanding of networking concepts and communication protocols
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn new technologies and work collaboratively
What We Do
Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) works to provide dependable wireless transport products, services and support to our customers, building the foundation for an LTE and 5G broadband future. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com
