Software Engineer
San Antonio, Texas
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
Explore a career where you’re challenged and have access to exciting engineering projects that stretch your talents. You’ll design and create new systems and technologies to help solve complex aviation problems. Our expert team and supportive leaders give you the trust and independence to do your best work.
As a Software Engineer you will support the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications that support engineering, manufacturing, and operational systems. This role emphasizes software quality, reliability, and compliance within safety-critical environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, improve system performance, and contribute to the development of scalable and maintainable software solutions.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications supporting engineering and production systems.
- Support the identification and resolution of software defects through debugging, root cause analysis, and testing activities.
- Participate in risk analysis and quality assurance processes to ensure software reliability in safety-critical environments.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including user guides, workflows, and software process instructions.
- Contribute to the implementation of system improvements based on performance analysis, defect tracking, and user feedback.
- Support the development and maintenance of scripts, tools, and automation solutions to improve workflow efficiency.
- Assist in monitoring system performance and troubleshooting application issues across different platforms and environments.
- Participate in code reviews and software validation testing, including pre-deployment testing activities.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve system functionality.
- Support the deployment of new features, system updates, and configuration changes in accordance with established procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 1+ year of experience applying object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns across multiple projects (e.g., academic, internship, or professional).
- 1+ year of experience developing, debugging, and improving software functionality and performance.
- 1+ year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Access preferred) to analyze data and present results.
- Must meet ITAR and EAR requirements, including eligibility to work on regulated government or defense-related projects (U.S. Person status required).
- Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Preferred Characteristics
- Security+ Certification is preferred
- C# or Python experience towards supply chain tools preferred
- Database experience (Postgres, MySQL, etc. ) is preferred.
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
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What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
