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About TSC
Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is an employee-owned, high-technology company providing specialized engineering services,, sensor technology, and electronic systems primarily to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense.
TSC currently has
56 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$90,000–$155,000
across 10 roles with salary data.
Junior Software Engineer (UAS)
The Junior Software Engineer (UAS) joins the Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance division to support the development and testing of flight components for Group 4/5 uncrewed aircraft systems. This role involves programming design components, bringing up and testing prototypes, and integrating them into UAS platforms within a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include writing and maintaining clean code for embedded systems, debugging large codebases, and conducting developmental tests in laboratory and field environments. The position requires proficiency in C/C++, Python, MATLAB, and JavaScript, alongside a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and applied mathematics. The work focuses on solving technical challenges in autonomous vehicle control systems, payload and sensor integration, wire harness design, and electrical analysis to ensure application readiness across the UAS product life cycle.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?
Median $163500 from 122 postings across 24 companies.
Write and maintain clean, well-documented, and efficient code for embedded systems.
Develop and test software components for Group 4/5 uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
Conduct developmental testing to identify and fix issues in the software codebase.
Build and test prototypes for integration into UAS platforms.
Perform upfront analysis, prototyping, and end-item development for UAS platforms.
Troubleshoot real-world challenges to create workable software solutions under rapid timelines.
Integrate payload and sensor systems into autonomous vehicle control systems.
Design and test electrical subsystems and wire harnesses for airborne platforms.
What we're looking for
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace engineering, or a related field.
0-2 years of experience.
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD security clearance.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, MATLAB, and JavaScript.
Experience with embedded systems for autonomous vehicles.
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithm application, analysis, optimization, and testing.
Knowledge of applied mathematics, differential equations, linear algebra, and statistics.
Hands-on experience writing code to control physical devices from initial development to deployment (preferred).
C++
Linux
Rhapsody
UML
Hypervisor
ARM
Embedded Software
Model-based Development
Device Drivers
IDE
Version Control
Scripting
Agile
Cybersecurity
Encryption