Engineer Software (Avionics)

Description

The company's Global Surveillance division, part of its Aeronautics Systems unit, is hiring a software engineer for its Melbourne, Florida site.

The role covers deploying, automating, maintaining and improving software systems and infrastructure so they run reliably. You bring a solid technical base and take initiative across the software lifecycle.

The team works in an agile process and works closely with internal stakeholders on requirements, design, builds and testing.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, though it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and maintain software across its lifecycle, meeting the specified requirements and standards.
• Assist with designing and implementing application builds, releases, deployments and configurations.
• Gather requirements with internal stakeholders and help document them and draft test procedures.
• Integrate software with other system components and help resolve integration issues.
• Conduct quality reviews, troubleshoot operational issues and resolve them.
• Collect and report software metrics to confirm product quality and performance.
• Apply and maintain software best practices in every development phase, taking products from concept to delivery in line with project plans.
• Take part in software working groups and join customer discussions when needed.
• Work off-peak hours for short-term surge support to hit program milestones.
• Work through challenges with guidance and contribute to complex software problem solving.
• Use model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to analyse and manage data sets.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 2+ years of experience, a master's degree with 0 years of experience, or a PhD with relevant software engineering experience.
• Solid grasp of object-oriented programming, including C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with Windows, Linux and an RTOS such as LynxOS or VxWorks.
• Familiarity with requirements gathering and the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain and keep a DoD Secret clearance, with an interim DoD Secret needed to start.
• Ability to obtain and keep any special program clearances the role requires.
• Preferred: evidence of experience with safety-critical software standards such as DO-178C.
• Preferred: experience with aviation software or safety-critical systems, with an understanding of what makes that work distinct.
• Preferred: specialist knowledge of ARINC 429, ARINC 422 and MIL-STD-1553 avionics communication protocols.
• Preferred: experience testing avionics systems, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) methods.
• Preferred: knowledge of certification processes for aviation software, including RTCA/DO-178.
• Preferred: proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and communicate clearly in technical discussions.
• Preferred: comfort with agile tools such as the GitLab suite and version control systems like Git.
• Preferred: skill in producing and maintaining thorough software documentation across the lifecycle.
• Preferred: a current DoD Top Secret clearance.

Conditions

Based in Melbourne, Florida.

Travel of about 10% of the time.

Secret clearance required to start, with an interim DoD Secret needed before the first day.

The company considers equal opportunity in its hiring decisions.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $79,300.00 to $118,900.00, set by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.
• Possible eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses that reward individual work and share company results.
• Possible Long Term Incentives for Vice President and Director roles.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.