Associate Software Engineer
About The Position
Moog’s Advanced Technology and Engineering Programs team within the Space and Defense Group’s Defense sector is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to help mature technologies for automated undersea and surface domains. The role involves specifying, designing, implementing, and verifying automated detection and targeting systems, turret control, perception, and vehicle control systems. The team develops prototype products and advances new capabilities toward TRL 5/6 before transitioning them to business units for further development and scaling, with an emphasis on testing hardware in live scenarios. The engineer will develop perception and control software using industry-standard packages for real-time sensor control and object detection and tracking. The role also includes designing and developing embedded software that controls actuation systems and wheeled or tracked vehicles, and working with hardware and components to build architectures for next-generation defense systems. The position is onsite in Buffalo, New York, and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline; software or computer engineering is preferred, along with relevant technical experience.
- Strong knowledge and experience with Modern C++ and Python.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, concurrency, algorithm design, multithreading, and distributed systems.
- Good understanding of operating system internals, including kernel and driver architectures.
Nice To Haves
- Internship or co-op experience.
- Master of Science degree in Engineering.
- Experience with real-time operating systems and real-time applications.
- Experience training, validating, and optimizing visual object detection models.
- Working experience with Linux and understanding of concurrency and architecture.
- Familiarity with version control, testing, and adherence to coding guidelines.
- Experience developing control software in embedded real-time software.
- Experience programming perception and navigation sensors such as lidar, cameras, radar, IMUs, and GPS.
Responsibilities
- Design, code, test, and maintain real-time embedded control and perception software.
- Work with team members to determine system and software needs and requirements that provide value.
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers during definition, design, and verification phases.
- Design and develop software using development best practices, including continuous software integration and testing.
- Use novel software technologies for real-time controls.
- Help shape core technology and business unit culture.
Benefits
- Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental insurance coverage.
- Tuition assistance.
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
- Leadership development and personal growth programs.
- Employee Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
