The Software Engineer works under supervision and uses established procedures to perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing the mechanical aspects of products for use in the Aerospace or Electronics marketplace. The Software Engineer II works on new product designs, modernization, and upgrades, as well as performs extensive analyses to ensure cost, quality, and customer requirements. The Software Engineer II also uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform daily assignments, applying principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems.
Essential Functions:
Work effectively with all functional groups to achieve product performance and cost targets. Build quality and manufacturability into the design. Define/understand/comply with company and regulatory guidelines to assure a safe operating environment.
Support continuous process improvement activities including Kaizen, 5S practices to ensure an organized and efficient working environment, and personal development.
Demonstrate proficiency with verbal and written English for technical reports, presentations, analyses, or other communications at the appropriate level throughout the organization.
Understand, decompose, and define product and process requirements to support product development, sustaining and R&D.
Plan, estimate, prioritize, and manage work activities to support meeting project schedules and budgets.
Utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Produce thorough and accurate design and development work of suitable complexity that meets all customer specifications and company requirements for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and reliability.
Utilize proficient problem-solving processes, documentation, tools and analyses to quickly and effectively identify root cause and corrective actions to technical challenges and/or issue in support of product development and product sustaining assignments.
Generate and review product development documentation including proposals, technical reports, procedures, correspondence, etc. necessary to satisfy customer and program requirements.
Self-directed and motivated while working and communicating effectively within a team environment that consists of several engineering, operations, quality, and business disciplines.
Provide support of IPT activities in collaboration with other technical, operations, quality, and business disciplines.
Perform analysis of requirements, design and code to assure compliance to standards and guidelines.
Develop and ensure full traceability of customer specification requirements to software code.
Review verification output across programs to ensure compliance with guidelines, procedures and customer standards.
Follow Airborne Software guidelines per DO-178
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 3 to 5+ years of relevant work experience
Education/Certification: BA or BS Degree in an engineering discipline. Master's or PhD preferred.
Knowledge:
Expert knowledge of embedded software for aerospace applications per DO178 guidelines, including software planning, requirements management, code generation validation, verification and certification
Strong experience with high level programming languages, such as C/C++, and Assembly language
Experience with communication Interfaces common to aerospace (ARINC429, RS232, CAN, AFDX ...)
Experience with software simulator and emulator
Experience with Data load function
Experience with Digital design
Experience with Scripting languages (PERL, VB, ASP, etc)
Experience with Requirements simulation (such as Matlab with Simulink or SCADE),
Experience with Structural coverage analysis tool (like CodeTest, LDRA, etc)
Skills/Abilities:
Expert knowledge of requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS)
Expert knowledge of Configuration Management tool (Synergy, PVCS, etc) and Problem Tracking tool
Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering
Working Conditions:
Standard office environment
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
Requires work with small to medium size hand and power tools.
Occasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminars.
May need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)
Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
Workspace: cubicle/desk/lab
Salary range:
Software Engineer II - $94,200 to $134,100
Software Engineer III - $133,200 to $163,300
Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
Flexible work schedule: This position is eligible Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.