Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for designing highly complex modules, critical components or a whole application/product in its entirety. Has the vision to integrate it across multiple systems. This position works independently and is seen as a technical leader. The position is responsible for driving the design and development efforts related to architecture, scalability, availability and performance in alignment with the product/application roadmap.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and testing of embedded software, platforms, and systems that provide real time control and run on devices such as fuel controllers, actuators, motors, alternators, engines, valves, fans, and other devices and products. Some areas of expertise may include, but is not limited to, networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases, or applications.
• Implement embedded engine software compliant with software plans and industry standards such as DO-178C and MIL-HDBK 516C.
• Test embedded engine software in both simulation and dry rig hardware in the loop environments.
• Gather and translate customer requirements into executable product specifications.
• Configure and control of computer hardware and I/O boards in an embedded system.
• Responsible for execution of laboratory and field validation testing and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services.
• Provide technical leadership to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned project.
• Implement plans with guidance to meet technical requirements of assigned components and systems.
• Develop action plans with guidance to respond to issues/problems.
• Lead and/or participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and issues.
• Recommend, with guidance, the approach to meet the technical and program requirements
• Participate, present and/or review in technical and program reviews.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an embedded software role
• Due to the nature of our projects a US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to secure and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

• Familiarity using the following tools: MATLAB, SIMULINK, DOORs/ERM, SCADE, Synergy, SIMICS, and desktop simulation using NPSS.
• Familiarity with DO-178C and commercial aviation software certification or military software qualification (MIL-HDBK 516C).
• Embedded development experience designing and implementing using C/C++.
• Experience with Perl, Python, or another scripting utility.
• Software configuration management and full software life-cycle development.
• Experience working with networking protocols, including TCP and UDP.
• Experience in using digital communication protocols such as: Mil-Std-1553B, ARINC 429, IEEE-1394, ARINC 664, EADIN, and/or CAN bus
• Knowledge and experience with multithreading and working in a multicore environment.
• Knowledge in real time software development for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of aircraft controls and digital electronic control systems.
• Experience with requirements documentation and analysis.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in providing technical mentorship.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.