Flight Software Engineer

GCR Professional Services

• $208K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Proven expertise in mission-critical software development for real-time systems.
  • Strong skills in implementing flight software from models and algorithms using tools like MatLab.
  • Exceptional development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets.
  • Mastery of high-level programming languages, particularly C/C++.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with software configuration management, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate mission-critical flight software for various applications.
  • Create software from the prototype stage to flight-ready versions.
  • Conduct comprehensive testing phases, including unit, integration, and interface testing.
  • Perform debugging and defect resolution to ensure code reliability.
  • Collaborate in all stages of the software development life cycle, ensuring quality and functionality.
  • Utilize analytical tools for effective implementation of developed flight software.
  • Engage with in-circuit emulators and laboratory test equipment for thorough validation.

Benefits

  • 12+ month contract allowing for project continuity.
  • 40 hours weekly with a 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunities to work on mission-critical projects that impact aerospace technology.
  • Work within a team of experts in a highly specialized field.
  • Potential for professional growth and skill enhancement in advanced aerospace software development.
Full Job Description
Flight Software Engineer Contract 12+ months 40 hours weekly, 9/80 Schedule hourly rate to $100 per hour based on Education and Experience US Citizen ONLY Active Clearance Required Security Clearance is required ¿ Secret or above Responsibilities Client is seeking a software engineer with an B.S. or a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. The work will focus on developing, integrating and testing mission critical flight software for a variety of applications. Development will include all stages of the development life cycle (prototype to flight ready software, as well as test software). Integration and test will include everything from unit testing, static and dynamic testing, integration and interface testing, debugging, and defect resolution. Qualifications ¿ Proven expertise in mission-critical software development for real-time systems. ¿ Proven expertise in the implementation of flight software from models and algorithms generated in various analytical tools such as Mat Lab. ¿ Excellent development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets. ¿ Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, interfaces, and hardware subsystems. ¿ Mastery of high level development languages (e.g. C/C++). ¿ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ¿ Knowledge and experience with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes. ¿ Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment.

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