Instrumentation, Data and Controls Software Developer

Job overview

The Instrumentation, Data and Controls Software Developer role is onsite at Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma, TN. The listed annual salary ranges are $91,000–$125,000 for level L07 and $110,000–$151,000 for level L08. Beyond New Horizons supports test operations and sustainment for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The developer builds and sustains real-time software that captures, processes, and distributes high-volume aerospace test data. Working with an integrated engineering team, the role supports data acquisition and redistribution for aeropropulsion, wind tunnel, rocket motor, and hypersonics test facilities.

What you'll do

• Develop, test, and maintain real-time applications using C/C++ and Python
• define and optimize binary and serialized network packet structures
• implement and configure DDS, TCP/IP, and UDP sockets
• develop and debug low-latency data ingestion pipelines
• use Git-based version control and development environments
• collaborate with instrumentation, controls, and electrical engineers to integrate software with hardware
• apply software security practices aligned with federal and DoD guidelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software developer

instrumentation data and controls

tullahoma tn

arnold air force base

l07 $91k–$125k

l08 $110k–$151k

c/c++

python

real-time systems

aerospace test data

dod secret clearance

u.s. citizenship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Continuing education assistance
• healthcare benefit packages
• 401(k) with employer matching
• paid time off
• federally recognized holiday schedule.

Why this role

U.S. citizenship is required; must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Occasional scheduled extended hours, weekend work, and unscheduled support during emergency test-cell recovery may be required.

About the employer

BNH is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.