Director of Software Engineering, Integration & Simulation

AeroVironment•Huntsville, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Software Engineering – Simulation and Software Integration will be functional leader of a highly innovative, enterprise wide, software simulation and integration engineering organization, which develops world class products & solutions within a defined fast paced R&D development process, with highest levels of safety, reliability, innovation and lowest cost for multiple applications and across multiple business areas.

Requirements

BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
12+ years of experience in embedded programming and knowledge in embedded system design
At least 2+ years in a supervisory role and successfully managing a technical design team
8+ years' experience on multiple engineering projects including research and development efforts, with a focus on embedded software aspects of the project life cycle
Experienced in and knowledgeable of real-time operating systems (RTOS), I/O drivers, and micro-controllers
Experienced in and knowledgeable of data communication protocols (i.e. I2C, SPI, CAN, USB)
Demonstrated expert programming ability with C language
Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is desired
Demonstrates competency in communicating technically and effectively with electrical, mechanical and software groups and staff
Skilled at identifying, communicating and mitigating technical risks and issues
Understands schematics and is skilled at using a logic analyzer
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity
Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

Build and manage an engineering organization skilled in rapid prototyping and transitioning projects to full production.
Define and drive adoption of simulation-based product development as a core engineering capability.
Guide the use of instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition to support simulation and validation.
Oversee rapid system performance evaluation through advanced modeling, advocate for best practice application, and foster simulation expertise across the team.
Continuously improve software simulation and integration capabilities to support the Autonomous Vehicle Segment (AxS).
Manage engineering resources and budgets aligned with strategic plans and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
Cultivate a professional environment for engineers to excel and grow.
Participate in setting business strategy and act as a key liaison across teams and with leadership.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.