Senior Software Engineer

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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Parker Fluid Systems Division (FSD) is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team. We are looking for a candidate who has working experience leading a software project team, designing, developing and verifying embedded software in aerospace and/or industrial applications. The candidate should be familiar with industry-standard software development and design assurance practices (such as DO-178, ISO 26262, EN 50128, IEC 61508 or IEC 62304) and their application across the entire software development lifecycle.

This position is in the Fluid Systems Division (FSD) of Parker Hannifin. To learn more about the Division please visit their site here on

Our charter is to develop fuel measurement, management and inerting systems for commercial and defense airframers. The Software Engineering team works closely with the Systems and Electronic Hardware Engineering teams to develop, qualify and certify these technologies as products for our customers in aerospace and industrial markets. The individual will have the following responsibilities (not an inclusive list):

• Lead a project team of software developers using Agile methods
• Develop embedded software using C and/or model-based tools such as SCADE
• Develop high level and low level software requirements
• Create requirements-based test cases and verification procedures
• Perform software integration testing on target hardware using both real and simulated inputs/outputs
• Analyze software requirements, design and code to assure compliance to standards and guidelines
• Perform traceability analysis to customer specification requirements to software code
• Participate in software certification audits, e.g. stages of involvement (SOI)

We are seeking an engineer with experience working in a new product development environment. The following are key requirements to be successful in the position:

Required:

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience performing software development, verification and/or integration
• Strong technical aptitude with analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team environment, cultivate strong relationships and demonstrate initiative
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

Preferred:

• Experience leading a small project team
• Experience with C programming language
• Experience with model-based software development using SCADE
• Experience developing embedded software control systems
• Experience planning and executing projects using Agile software development methodology
• Experience managing requirements using DOORS or DOORS Next Gen (DNG)
• Experience with digital signal processing or digital filter design
• Experience with ARM microprocessors
• Experience with serial communication protocols (e.g. CANbus, ARINC, RS-232)
• Familiarity with aerospace (e.g., DO-178, DO-330, DO-331) and/or industrial (e.g., IEC 61508) software certification requirements
• Familiarity with functional safety standards such as ISO 13489, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 26262 or ARP
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