Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer researches, plans, develops, analyzes, tests, and troubleshoots a variety of firmware (FPGA) & software (Micro Controllers) for electronic systems, including displays, cameras and other sensors, processors, interface units, and other electronic devices and subassemblies. This candidate provides software input to the extended team in the development, testing, and validation phases of both Heads Down Displays and our future of Heads Up Displays. This is NOT a web-based software development position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 Develops Firmware & Electronic Software for New Assemblies and End-of-Life Items
 Understand internal & external customer application requirements
 Work with software developers or sub-contractors to learn and understand the code base
 Write high-quality, source code to program complete applications within deadlines
 Perform unit and integration testing before production launch
 Troubleshoot identified application issues
 Identify unknown bugs and offer timely solutions
 Testing of modified applications and identification of deficiencies with proposed solutions
 Creates Test Plans and Reports for Qualification, & Acceptance Testing
 Performs Laboratory Testing on Bread Boards & Mock-ups
 Creates & Maintains Tasks Lists
 Assists in System Integration, Testing, and Troubleshooting
 Supports other engineering disciplines and other functional areas
 Completes other related duties as assigned by supervisor and mentor
 Travel will be required (approximately 15%)

Qualifications

Candidates must possess diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Must know the current software development lifecycle along with manufacturing processes and standards, especially those commonly seen in the defense industry.

Required:
 Must be a United States Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen
 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Software, Electrical, or Computer) with 5-8 years’ experience and demonstrated proficiency in the above areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 5+ years of software development experience – embedded and PC-based software
 FPGA experience and Verilog Code, and/or With STM32 associated microcontrollers and development tools
 Familiarity with Object-Oriented Methodologies
 Familiarity with the Visual Studio IDE and .NET framework
 Knowledge of multiple programming languages – C, C++, C#, & Visual Basic
 High understanding of software design and programming principles and best practices
 Critical thinker with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
 Must be a highly effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
 Must be highly self-motivated and able to work in both team and individual environments
 Microsoft Office including the use of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, & other desktop tools
 Highly organized, able to multitask, and prioritize various activities

Preferred (in ascending order):
 Master’s Degree
 10+ years of Relative Experience
 Digital & Analog Circuit Design Experience
 Avionics or Defense Industry Experience
 Experience with Ruggedized & Avionic Displays (commercial and/or military)
 Aerospace Standards - DO & DO Compliance and Certification