Software Airworthiness Analyst / Engineer
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in a related technical field is required.
- At least 5 years of related experience is required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance is required.
- Experience with C, C++, Ada, or another embedded programming language is required.
- Conduct software safety, airworthiness, and mission assurance evaluations.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams conducting software safety, airworthiness, and mission assurance evaluations, audits, and assessments for proposed and existing Army systems software architectures and programs.
- Meet schedule and quality metrics using technical and leadership skills.
- A Master of Science degree in a related technical field is desired.
- Knowledge of military and software development industry standards.
- At least 7 years of related experience.
- Experience with Agile software development methodology.
- An active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
About the company
Ampersand Solutions Group provides cybersecurity and defense services to corporate and government clients. Its offerings include offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, counter-intelligence, Risk Management Framework compliance, and development of proprietary tools. A key activity is cyber attack investigations that trace threat origins, tactics, and intent and deliver concrete mitigation steps. The company also wins government contracts, such as Software Mission Assurance for the US Army CCDC AvMC S3I, supporting research, development, and sustainment of aviation and missile defense systems. Revenue comes from service-based contracts for cybersecurity consulting, investigations, and mission-support work. The goal is to help organizations detect, understand, and reduce cyber threats while strengthening defense systems through focused consulting, investigations, and engineering support.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 Best Places to Work gold suggests strong retention for a 10-24 employee firm.
- SHIELD, SeaPort-NxG, GSA MAS, and EWAAC broaden federal buying access through 2035.
- Defense-grade cybersecurity demand rose, and Ampersand touts 50-plus active defense programs.
What critics are saying
- 2023 breach settlement exposed employee data and ended in a $275,000 class action.
- Ampersand relies on contract vehicles; failure to win task orders crushes revenue quickly.
- Large primes on SHIELD, SeaPort-NxG, and EWAAC can outcompete on staffing and pricing.
What makes Ampersand Solutions Group unique
- Huntsville headquarters near Redstone Arsenal anchors cleared defense work and mission proximity.
- 2026 SHIELD award places Ampersand inside MDA's $151 billion acquisition pipeline.
- Cybersecurity, threat systems, and software mission assurance span classified networks and EW support.
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