Accountabilities:

Develop embedded software solutions: Design, develop, and implement software features for Flight Management Systems used in military helicopters and aircraft, ensuring reliable performance in mission-critical environments.
Contribute to software engineering activities: Work closely with systems and software engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software design, coding, integration, and testing.
Perform software integration and testing: Develop and execute software tests, identify and troubleshoot technical issues, and support verification activities to ensure software meets functional and performance requirements.
Apply programming expertise: Use programming languages and technologies such as C, C++, Ada, and Python to develop, maintain, and enhance embedded avionics software.
Support requirements management: Contribute to software requirements development, documentation, traceability, and management using tools such as IBM DOORS.
Ensure software quality and reliability: Follow established engineering processes, standards, and development practices to deliver high-quality software for safety- and mission-critical aerospace applications.
Collaborate across engineering teams: Coordinate with systems engineers, software developers, and other technical stakeholders to resolve challenges and ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
Contribute to continuous improvement: Strengthen technical knowledge of embedded software engineering and Flight Management Systems while identifying opportunities to improve development processes and product quality.
Communicate and coordinate effectively: Demonstrate initiative, accountability, leadership, and strong communication skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
Support project-related travel: Participate in occasional domestic and international travel as required, expected to remain below 10%.

Requirements

Education and professional experience: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or a related technical discipline, combined with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.
Software development experience: At least 4 years of professional experience in a software engineering or software development role.
Programming skills: At least 4 years of experience working with one or more of the following technologies: C, C++, Ada, and Python.
Requirements management: Experience with requirements management and documentation tools such as IBM DOORS is highly relevant.
Software lifecycle knowledge: Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture and design, implementation, integration, verification, and testing.
Embedded systems expertise: Ability to develop and troubleshoot embedded software solutions, ideally within aerospace, avionics, or other safety-critical environments.
Aerospace and avionics experience: Previous experience in aviation or avionics is highly valued. Relevant backgrounds may include pilot experience, aircraft maintenance, or familiarity with DO-178 software certification standards.
Security clearance eligibility: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance if required after the start of employment is preferred.
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to the nature of the defense-related projects.
Communication and teamwork: Strong interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Problem-solving and initiative: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, a proactive mindset, and the capacity to manage technical challenges while maintaining high standards of quality.
Adaptability and continuous learning: Willingness to expand technical expertise, adapt to evolving engineering requirements, and contribute to innovative aerospace and defense solutions.

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