Software Controls Engineer II

Company Overview

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.

With minimum supervision, responsible for implementing software solutions that interface with and control hydraulic testing systems to ensure accurate performance and data acquisition. Regular on-site attendance is required.

• Gains understanding of hydraulic system functionality and test requirements sufficient to configure software for manual or automated control of hydraulic system.
• Modifies existing software configurations to meet user requests by determining most expedient and efficient methods of applying a modification into a pre-existing system. Documents system alterations and additions by preparing comprehensive descriptions and diagrams.
• Creates new or modifies existing LabVIEW code to add new functionality to the software-based tools used to communicate with and control test system components.
• Confers with program and/or system users to identify and evaluate design requirements, program changes, and to identify problems.
• Supports PC configuration and troubleshooting in test consoles.
• Follows software release process to properly document and control LabVIEW code and software configurations.
• Complies with federal and state legal requirements (e.g., software licensing, confidentiality of employee records), ensures adherence to requirements, and advises management on needed actions.
• Represents company on specific projects. Prepares and conducts technical presentations on selected topics. May train or mentor newer employees and contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software or Mechanical Engineering is required.

• 5 years of LabVIEW coding experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic systems strongly preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience with control systems preferred.
• Knowledge of software design, programming and analysis principles.
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement techniques and methods.
• Ability to work within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals.
• Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require trade-offs; solves a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways.
• Ability to communicate effectively with users, project teams, and management.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries from users.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

• Experience with software configuration management tools (e.g., MKS, PLM)
• Experience using Data Analysis tools (e.g., Excel, NI Diadem)
• Test system requirements definition and documentation
• Knowledge of hydraulic system components and controls
• Experience following a defined process to satisfy Quality Assurance standards

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package including participation in annual incentive programs and benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind.

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
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