Flight Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the software development lifecycle process for the CPS program.
• Develop embedded software for highly reliable real-time flight systems.
• Write device drivers for real-time operating systems; enable integration of new avionics components.
• Assist with software development associated with software test fixtures such as Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test assets.
• Support system-level hardware testing including participation on-console with Assembly, Integration, and Test teams.
• Architect and implement software test methodologies.
• Act as technical lead for software tasks.
• Contribute to software architecture design and development.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external program partners to meet program-level objectives and achievements.
• Periodic travel may be required to support system-level integration testing and flight test activities. Trip durations can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on assigned roles and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Experience programming in C/C++.
• Experience in object-oriented programming.
• Experience with Git.
• The ability to occasionally travel.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing for real-time operating systems.
• Applications experience with real-time embedded software engineering at the hardware level, including I/O driver software, interrupt service routines, and networking protocols.
• Familiarity with the Greenhills INTEGRITY Real-time Operating System.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, Powershell, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with MISRA or AUTOSAR coding standards.
• Lab experience with digital debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic probes, logic analyzers).
• Experience with software unit, integration, and functional testing.
• Experience with Google Test.
• Experience in applying software engineering standards.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical task leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree, masters degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Progressive engineering experience: twelve or more years with a bachelor's degree, ten or more years with a master's degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. Equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance. Active DoD Top Secret security clearance is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• The pay range for this position is $105,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year.
• Benefits discussed through HR during initial phone call and offer process.