Embedded / Principal Software Engineer

Description

The company's Defense Sector is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer for its Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions group in Warner Robins, GA. The role sits on the Integrated Mission Solutions software engineering team.

You will join a cross-functional engineering group that builds, updates, and tests embedded flight software for weapon systems on military defense platforms. The team wants someone with strong technical skills, a willingness to lead from wherever they sit, good collaboration skills, and a track record of working in a technically varied team.

This position may be filled at either the Engineer Embedded Software or the Principal Engineer Embedded Software level.

Responsibilities

• Develop, change, and maintain embedded operational flight programs and simulation, emulation, and IV&V applications, following sound development practices and standards.
• Take part in every stage of the software lifecycle: requirements, modeling and design, unit-to-CSCI testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and upkeep.
• Lead the solution of complex technical problems.
• Communicate often with Program Management, outside suppliers, and government customers, so clear verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Requirements

• Engineer level: a B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM field.
• Engineer level: at least 2 years of directly relevant experience with a B.S.; a Master's requires a minimum of 0 years, and a PhD requires a minimum of 0 years.
• Principal level: a B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM field.
• Principal level: at least 5 years of directly relevant experience with a B.S.; at least 3 years with a Master's; at least 1 year with a PhD.
• Both levels: proficiency in C, C++, Ada, or another object-oriented language.
• Both levels: proficiency across the formal software development lifecycle, from requirements through testing.
• Both levels: strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Both levels: self-motivated, able to work efficiently within a team, and strong in verbal and written communication.
• Both levels: you must hold, or be able to obtain and keep, a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret clearance.
• Preferred: experience developing and debugging software for real-time embedded operating systems such as VxWorks or Embedded Linux.
• Preferred: experience with board bring-up.
• Preferred: experience interfacing with FPGAs and influencing board design and discrete layouts.
• Preferred: experience developing or debugging Electronic Warfare or Radar software.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with software and hardware integration and testing.
• Preferred: experience with the Agile development process.
• Preferred: experience working with customers or stakeholders.
• Preferred: experience leading the work scope of a software-focused technical team.
• Preferred: experience with digital signal processing.
• Preferred: experience turning system requirements into software design and test specifications.
• Preferred: experience with Jira, Bitbucket, or Git.
• Preferred: experience with LabView.
• Preferred: experience with QT Creator.

Conditions

This is a full-time salaried role based on-site in Warner Robins, GA, five days a week.

Travel is required about 10% of the time.

No security clearance is needed to start, but the Secret clearance must be held or obtained and maintained.

Relocation support may be offered.

Primary level base salary range: $79,300.00 to $118,900.00. Secondary level base salary range: $98,400.00 to $147,600.00. These ranges are a general guide; the offer depends on factors such as the scope of the role and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Benefits

• Depending on the role, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay. Bonuses reward individual work and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal needs.