Sr Software Systems Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Plano, TX

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About The Position

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. We are seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer with a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related Engineering field to join the Air Vehicle team as a Software Systems Engineer in support of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program. As a Software Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining avionics system architecture, development, and the integration of both new and existing avionics equipment onto the SAOC platform. Additionally, you will support the Air Vehicle team in characterizing the various data buses and data flows across the aircraft to aid with engineering design and aircraft sustainment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
The ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Experience with architecting and developing embedded software systems
Familiarity with safety critical software development
Experience integrating software with avionics data buses or serial interfaces
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Experience architecting, developing and integrating avionics software
Experience integrating with existing or legacy aircraft platforms
Experience developing software to DO-178C DAL-B/C certification
Experience with MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, CAN Bus
Experience integrating existing legacy and new avionics systems
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo or similar
Experience analyzing, characterizing and decoding avionics data busses.
Experience directing and managing subcontractors on avionics systems development

Responsibilities

Collaborating with Program Management and other engineering disciplines on technical approaches
Demonstrating willingness to work in System Integration Lab and aircraft environments
Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Providing software insight and technical expertise to assist with characterization of aircraft avionics systems
Analyzing context of deliverable solution against constraints and available technology
Developing unique tools and techniques to analyze and document existing aircraft data busses
Exercising independent judgment on software architecture, methods, and techniques to achieve results
Effectively collaborating with internal and external teams to develop and integrate software systems that meet DO-178C certification standards

Benefits

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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