Software Engineer (EMB) III

AeroVironment • Lawrence, KS

24d

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced and versatile Embedded Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development and deployment of software for next-generation Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and their subsystems. The ideal candidate writes functional software for deployment on embedded devices and systems for aircraft and payloads. This requires the engineer to design, develop, and optimize system software for flight control, sensor processing, and mission execution as well as analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of the software. There is a mix of full lifecycle development as well as a need to use existing software code base to expand the capabilities to match specific program requirements.

Requirements

• A BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
• Expert with Python, C, C++11,C++ STL and/or OpenCL
• Experienced trouble-shooting complex systems is required and is an
• Exposure/experience in flight test environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of Visual Studio, Eclipse or similar IDE as well as defect tracking tools
• Experienced working with common protocols such as RS-485, RS-232, CAN, I2C, SPI, USB
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are
• Periodic travel will likely be required in support of testing equipment at approved flying locations
• ITAR U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with STM32 family of processors and experience working with RTOS systems (such as µC/OS, freeRTOS) on those processors
• Experience developing drivers for Linux/ARM and Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Experience working with Ardupilot or PX4 open source autopilots desired
• App development using either Qt/QML/C++ or Android Kotlin
• Hands on design/build experience is desired; UAV or R/C aircraft or other lightweight miniature robotic systems
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Demonstrates strong listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

• Writes and tests software to support integration of sensors and embedded processors into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, software defined radios or other functional components) or other robotic systems
• Designs and implements software for prototypes and products using established AV and industry developed tools and practices. Ensure good configuration control and management of software
• Assists in writing of system requirements, system test plans, diagnostic tools, and in validation testing of software.
• Assists with hardware selection and recommend processing, memory and storage needs of systems
• Development will often support rapid prototyping and conceptual level testing and will require estimating time to develop software and scoping the depth of the development with project/program management to fit timeline and budget constraints
• Effectively provides development updates and estimate milestone dates to help track progress and ensure project requirements are met on schedule
• Troubleshoots complex systems from a software perspective with hardware diagnostics required including support of flight test operations
• Supports transition of development software to production environments and to certification.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary development teams
• Develops proof of concept capability demonstrations.
• Conducts and support design reviews
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees