Job SummaryThis position within Avionics Software is responsible for independently developing real-time embedded software for Remotely Piloted Aircraft. Avionics software applications include distributed real-time fault-tolerant control architectures, electro-mechanical control systems, engine and propulsion system management, power electronics, control networks, datalinks, and other aircraft subsystems and related support equipment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES: - Independently design, develop, test, and maintain software for flight-critical real-time embedded systems in accordance with appropriate development processes and standards
- Independently track status, risks, and issues for assigned tasks
- Independently communicate with subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle
- Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must have a complete understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate complete understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
- Proficiency with C/C++ is required. Python is desired.
- Embedded systems concepts; preemption, multitasking, bare-metal and real-time operating system architectures, compilers, computer processor architectures and memory management
- Real-time systems, fault-tolerant systems, control systems, motor control, power electronics
- Reading and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets
- Embedded communications: SPI, I2C, USART, CANbus, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553
- Ethernet networks and protocols
- Audio and video processing and communications
- Development tools and electronic test equipment including in-circuit debuggers/emulators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators
- Software configuration management tools, such as subversion or git, as well as defect tracking tools, and peer review
- Requirements-based software verification at the unit, integration, and system level
- Automated software testing tools and continuous integration
- Formal software development and test processes; RTCA DO-178C and related standards
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
