Software Engineer (Defense Simulation)

Location: Binghamton, NY, United States; onsite work in an office environment and manufacturing facility. U.S. citizenship is required, and the role requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access. Occasional overtime, shift and weekend work, 24x7 on-call support, and CONUS/OCONUS travel may be required.

Salary: $125,700–$138,900 per year

Company

hirify.global develops simulation, training, and mission-readiness technologies for defense, security, and civil aviation customers.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain reliable, high-performance software for flight and mission simulators.
• Modernize critical legacy code through enhancements, optimization, maintenance, and new features.
• Integrate software with hardware for real-time, mission-critical applications.
• Write clean, efficient code and troubleshoot complex issues in legacy and real-time systems.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional technical collaboration.
• Deliver software through both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience in mission-critical or real-time environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a focus on software reliability in high-stakes training systems.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, shifts, weekends, 24x7 on-call rotations, and travel within and outside the continental United States.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, or MIL-STD-704.
• ARINC or RTCA experience.
• Experience with Waterfall and/or Agile/Scrum environments.
• Background in military training, simulation, mission-readiness systems, or government and DoD-aligned programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and flexibility supporting work-life balance.
• Respectful, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment.
• Professional development, recognition, career advancement, and opportunities to take initiative.
• Work on simulation and immersive training systems supporting pilot readiness and mission safety.
• Binghamton offers an affordable community, university influence, outdoor recreation, and access to major regional destinations.