Software Engineer II (Applications)

Astronics•Waukegan, IL

10h•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (CSC) develops in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions and provides systems certification for commercial and business aircraft. The Software Engineer II develops information systems by designing, developing, and installing software solutions. This is a local position that is 100% onsite in Waukegan, Illinois. The role focuses primarily on acceptance testing, functional testing, and firmware-programming software. The engineer works with users, hardware engineers, and other engineering staff to understand information needs, analyze product requirements, determine test coverage and pass/fail criteria, and follow the software development lifecycle. The position also supports factory manufacturing and customers by troubleshooting and root-causing issues related to test and programming software. The successful candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable contributing throughout software development, documentation, testing, maintenance, and support. The role includes responsibility for complying with ethical and legal requirements and working with relevant quality-management processes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and/or Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university program.
Detail-oriented, proactive team player and methodical self-starter able to complete projects in a timely manner.
Strong familiarity with Linux operating systems, such as Ubuntu, Yocto, Debian, or Raspberry Pi.
Ability to configure and troubleshoot network, video, and other devices by installing or potentially customizing kernel modules.
Ability to write Python, Bash, and C/C++ code for custom test or firmware-programming software development as needed.
Front-end and back-end database experience, such as SQLite and MySQL.
Strong familiarity with configuration management, revision control, and defect/change-tracking systems and software, such as GitHub, Subversion, and JIRA, and interest in using and contributing to these systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14000, ISO 13485, and AS9100 processes.

Nice To Haves

Java or C# experience.
Arduino experience.
Experience developing application software for networked media-sharing systems, advanced web pages, web software languages or frameworks, or streaming video for direct use in an In-Flight Entertainment system.

Responsibilities

Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, examining systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, and following the software development lifecycle.
Formulate, design, develop, document, test, and maintain software, primarily for acceptance testing, functional testing, and firmware programming.
Analyze product requirements and designs, consulting with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to determine test coverage and pass/fail criteria.
Support factory manufacturing and customers by troubleshooting and root-causing issues related to test and programming software.
Implement and comply with ethical and legal compliance requirements.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned.

Benefits

Quarterly incentive compensation bonus.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability and life insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3% of eligible wages and the possibility of an annual discretionary addition.
Profit sharing.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Generous paid time off.
Volunteer Time Off program.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.