Job DescriptionThe Electrical Solutions team is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to be a key contributor to technical teams using LabVIEW, Python, Ruby, and Simulink to design, develop, integrate, and certify test system software and hardware for a variety of applications
What You'll Do:- Key member of technical teams to design, develop, integrate, and certify test system software and hardware for a variety of applications including subsystem command and data handling, low level hardware control, automation, custom interfaces, and communication software for ground, airborne and/or space systems.
- Participate in the following activities: requirements definition, analysis and decomposition, support system level architecture definition, and design/implement test software for multiple programs concurrently.
- Create professional software applications and scripts primarily in Python and Ruby with other languages as needed.
- Communicate technical, cost, and schedule status to program management and negotiate scope and resources to meet program goals.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure test systems meet the end needs of the program.
- Work with program teams to estimate technical resource requirements, including data structures, storage, analysis, test equipment, and networking needs.
- Participate in department activities to improve methods and processes
- Work under formal software development methodologies.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Skills and Education- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required, plus 4 or more years of related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Experience with LabVIEW architectures and technologies including LabVIEW Real-Time, LabVIEW FPGA, LabVIEW Object Oriented programming, state machines, intra-process communications, and cross application communications.
- Experience using Python to integrate with hardware (COTS instrumentation, custom hardware, FPGA's, etc.) to test products under development.
- Experience working with Matlab and Simulink.
- Experience using the Matlab/Simulink toolboxes Simulink Coder, Matlab Coder, HDL Coder, and Fixed Point Designer.
- Experience with NI VeriStand, VeriStand Custom Devices, Device Drivers, Veristand Gateway.
- Experience configuring and interfacing to instrumentation across various protocols, including UART, GPIB, DAQmx, RIO, TCP-IP, USB, Spacewire, 1553, and other related technologies, desired.
- Working knowledge of computer networking
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman, including developing software within containerized environments and creating/configuring containerized infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline development, including creating automated workflows, and integrating with version control systems.
- Experience working on full software lifecycle including ability to define requirements from an abstract system with minimal guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to work across engineering disciplines and cross-functional teams.
- Self-starter, good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and on a team.
- Working knowledge of configuration management principles.
- Working knowledge of software quality principles.
- NI Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) certification is highly preferred (willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment is required).
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Skills and Education- TS/SCI or current SSBI.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline development, including creating automated workflows, and integrating with version control systems.
- Proficiency in web frameworks, components, and technologies desired. Examples include Ruby on Rails, Knockout, Vue, NodeJS, JavaScript, Keycloak, Redis, Traefix, and Minio.
- Experience working with OpenC3 COSMOS as a test executive and creating custom Ruby based OpenC3 components.
- Experience with a range of operating systems and scripting tools, including Linux, Windows, BASH, and PowerShell, with the ability to write simple scripts, automate tasks, and troubleshoot common issues.
- Experience with databases, both relational and NoSQL.
- Basic understanding of FPGA design and VHDL.
- Experience with the NI toolchain such as LabVIEW (including RT and FPGA) and Veristand.
- Experience with software security best practices. Examples include identifying/mitigating vulnerabilities through static code analysis, CVE analysis, implementing secure connections, and compliance with CMMC security principals.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
