Senior Software Platform Engineer

Overview

Senior Software Platform Engineer

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics CSC

Location Kent, Washington

Astronics Custom Control Concepts (ACCC) designs, engineers, manufactures and certifies innovative, reliable digital in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems (IFE/CMS) for the corporate, private and VIP aircraft industry. Our custom digital applications have been installed and commissioned on a wide range of VIP/VVIP narrow body and widebody platforms in addition to numerous private and utility jet, turboprop, and helicopter models. ACCC is a world leader in designing and integrating custom digital IFE/CMS systems.

Our product line covers every facet of in-flight entertainment and cabin management control including: entertainment, lighting, call, temperature, audio/video on demand, tablet integration, real-time 3-D moving map, and much more. We also offer customized graphical user interfaces accessible on our touchscreens, allowing seamless and intuitive control of the IFE/CMS system.

The description below is not intended to an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and they will change from time to time. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

• Defines processes for technical platforms, systems specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility

• Uses current programming language and technologies, writes codes, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications

• Completes documentation and procedure for installation and maintenance

• Interacts with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications

• Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes

• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses

• Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems

• Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next-generation initiatives

• Responsible for complicated design and architecture

• Leader/expert in industry

• Subject Matter Expert

• Ability to mentor and delegate to more junior engineers

• Leads team of developers

• Writes detailed design and communicates appropriately

• Assists other areas to develop and maintain timeliness of projects

• BS in Software, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (MS in lieu of experience)

• 7+ years’ experience in embedded systems and board bring-up

• Proficient in Linux OS

• Proficient in C/C++/C#

• Proficient in Python

• Working knowledge of serial buses, i2c, SPI, and Ethernet

• Solid understanding of network protocols such as PTP, NTP, DHCP, etc., network debugging of multicast and unicast packets. Ability to read RFCs to understand new protocols and requirements

• Working proficiency in Java/Android OS

• Working knowledge of AVB, IGMP, RTP, H.264/H.265

• Communication Proficient

• Collaboration Skills

• Customer/Client Focus

• Organizational Skills

• Ethical Conduct

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

• Time Management

Onsite during cores hours

Occasional travel to customer sites, not more than 2 weeks per year

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or is exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

* The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Astronics CSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail  or call: . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Full-Time

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines,…