Embedded Flight Software Engineer 1
About The Position
At ULA, an Embedded Flight Software Engineer 1 will act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real-time requirements for an embedded flight control system. As Embedded Flight Software Engineer you will: Be responsible for designing, developing and documenting software products. Design and develop using modern software principles, resolving complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious. Develop across the full software lifecycle by refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code modules, and building integration, component, and unit tests to verify the software. Work with a highly collaborative team in an agile environment. Expected to use appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of Flight Software. Engage with Product Owners, Technology Representatives, Architects, QA and automation team members on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting-edge software solutions.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a related technical field from an accredited college or university
- Experience with C/C++ programming with exposure to embedded programming and/or robotics
- Experience with Object Oriented Design
- Experience with Linux
- Embraces lean‑agile development and shared design philosophy
- Understanding of Software Configuration Management practices and tools such as git
- Embraces using AI-Assisted tooling in all aspects of development
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Python, Perl, Javascript and other scripting languages
- Experience with one or more of the following modern software development practices:- Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)- Agile Methodologies- Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Familiarity with an embedded (aerospace, raspberry pi, arduino, robotics) application
- Hardware/Microprocessor/Software Integration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiar with various communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-422, MIL-STD-1553)
- Familiar with UML
- Familiar with cloud technology (e.g. AWS)
- Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing and documenting software products.
- Designing and developing using modern software principles, resolving complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious.
- Developing across the full software lifecycle by refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code modules, and building integration, component, and unit tests to verify the software.
- Working with a highly collaborative team in an agile environment.
- Using appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of Flight Software.
- Engaging with Product Owners, Technology Representatives, Architects, QA and automation team members on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting-edge software solutions.
Benefits
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
