Software Engineer Lead

Responsibilities

Technical Proficiency:

• Extensive Embedded Software Development
  
  Experience:
  
  You need a solid background in embedded systems development, particularly with Intel x86, ARM, and Zynq architectures.
• VxWorks and RTOS Expertise:
  
  Deep understanding of VxWorks is crucial, including its core kernel capabilities, memory management, task scheduling, and real-time considerations.
• C/C++ and Assembly Language:
  
  Excellent proficiency in C/C++ and assembly language is essential for developing and optimizing embedded software.
• Low-Level Development:
  
  Experience with low-level device drivers, Board Support Package (BSP) development, and embedded systems board bring-up is valuable.
• Debugging and Analysis:
  
  Exceptional analytical and debugging skills are crucial for identifying and resolving complex issues within embedded systems.
• Understanding of Operating System Concepts:
  
  A deep understanding of operating system concepts such as user process management, memory management, and file systems is vital.

Leadership and Team

Skills:

• Leadership and Mentoring
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience in a leadership or mentoring role is essential for guiding and supporting a development team.
• Technical Project Leadership:
  
  The ability to lead technical projects, drive innovation, and ensure the successful completion of development initiatives.
• Subcontractor Leadership:
  The ability to oversee through insight and oversight a subcontractor software companies development.
• Collaboration and Teamwork:
  
  Strong leadership and team collaboration skills are necessary for effective interaction with local and remote teams.
• Agile Development Practices:
  
  Familiarity with iterative and agile/scrum software development processes is important.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary for clear and effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and product management.

Additional Experience/Knowledge (Desirable):

• Airworthiness: FAA, DoD, ARMY SRD, Air Force, etc.

• Military Standards:
  
  Knowledge of standards like ASPICE or automotive standards may be beneficial, depending on the specific industry.
• Security:
  
  Experience with embedded security, including analyzing vulnerabilities, implementing secure bootloaders, and developing secure communication protocols, can be highly valuable.
• Safety Certification:
  
  Exposure to and experience with safety certification standards like DO-178C, MIL-STD-882, ARP 4754 and 4761 are highly essential for roles in safety-critical industries.
• Quality Assurance: AS9100 and AS9110

Education and Experience:

• BS in Software Engineering
• 15 years of experience
• 5 years leading programs (desirable)