Principal Software Engineer

## Principal Software Engineer Apply:
Melbourne, FL:
Full time:
Posted 4 Days Ago:
JR100018
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** As a
** Principal*
* ** Software Engineer
** in the US office, you will report to the Chief Technology Officer and will support Argotec’s global Software Design teams. Support includes defining, developing, and testing software for innovative space computing systems and exciting  this position, you will have the opportunity to work independently and autonomously while being backed by the support of an experienced multi-functional team from Argotec’s headquarters in Italy.

Specific Duties Include (but are not limited to):
* Proposal support for Avionics and Electrical systems
* Assessing system performance, designing trades, and evaluating system effectiveness
* Review of electrical schematics, layout, and manufacturing specifications
* Definition of board-level hardware architectures and EEE parts selection
* Definition and execution of Avionics testing
* Development and management of subsystem specifications
* Preliminary subsystem/component validation through analysis and simulations
* Support to other company’s Units  
** GENERAL REQUIREMENTS*
* * Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Engineering, or other related STEM discipline and typically 14 or more years of Engineering or relevant experience (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education)
* US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency
* Excellent written and oral communications  
** REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS*
* * Team player and a “Do what it takes” attitude
* Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
* Strong background in any of the following areas
* Developing space systems, including OBCs and PCDUs
* Analog, digital, and power electronics
* Complex PCB layout design
* Designing FPGA devices
* Designing for EMC/EMI
* Great problem-solving skills.  
** PREFERRED SKILLS*
* * Background in the Space or Defense
* Very good knowledge of the space standards (CCSDS, ECSS, MIL etc.)
* Extensive knowledge of laboratory instruments
* Ability to establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
* Proficiency in Altium Designer
* Knowledge of RF electronic devices
* Experience in programming embedded micro-controllers/processors
* Experience in scheduling and coordinating activities for avionics projects  
** IMPORTANT NOTICE
** To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.  
** ARGOTEC OFFERS
*** Annual incentive pay is based upon performance and commensurate with the level of the position.
* Generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 100% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.  
* As an Equal Opportunity Employer, this announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Argotec is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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