Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Applications)

AeroVironment•San Diego, CA

1d•$147,000 - $208,425•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Applications), you will be a senior technical leader and mentor in a stable, collaborative Agile development environment with a strong emphasis on software quality and engineering excellence. In this role, one leads the planning, design, development and testing of mission systems flight software for uncrewed aircraft.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience in Linux application software development.
Familiar with OOP software design patterns, SDLC, and STLC
Expertise in one of the following: Python, C, C++11/17, and STL
Demonstrated knowledge of VS Code or similar IDE as well as defect tracking tools
Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code
Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process
Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management
Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
Demonstrated familiarity with source control tools such as Git and cloud-based CI/CD tools
Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is preferred
Experience with computer vision and machine learning on embedded systems
Experience with UAS, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other embedded systems
Familiar with real-time controls, especially advanced estimations techniques
Experience developing within the Robot Operating System (ROS2) framework on Linux/ARM
Familiar with the FACE technical standard and UoC development
Demonstrates leadership skills and sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system
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
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

Software development in support of AV's vision-based navigation, autonomy, cooperative behaviors, and mission systems technology roadmap.
Opportunity to contribute across the full software stack from applications to BSP/firmware based on technical needs and interest.
Work within a mature, quality-focused software development organization with established processes, comprehensive testing frameworks, and emphasis on technical excellence
Writes and tests onboard Linux application software to support integration of sensors, processors, or other robotics systems into aircraft
Understands the requirements and process.
Participates in and leads software design reviews
Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
Implements coding according to coding standard, writes tests, and validates software according to the process.
Contributes to process improvement efforts
Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs
Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
Serves as a technical authority and contributor across multiple areas of the software stack (applications, BSP, firmware) based on project needs.
Other duties as assigned