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This is a Hybrid position which will require you to work on-site three days a week and work remotely two days a week. This is a full-time position with great benefits including a 12% IRA contribution.\nPay Rate:$80,000-$140,000 DOE\nJob Requirements\nDue to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.\nBachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent development experience.\nSignificant FMS/Avionics software experience is required\nStrong object-oriented language (C++ and/or ADA) and software development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)\nDemonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities\nStrong communication and presentation skills\nKnowledge of DO-178 Development Standards\nWhy work with those of us at Performance Software? 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