Principal Engineer - Software Engineering; Embedded

Position: Principal Engineer - Software Engineering (Embedded)
** Worker Type*
* Regular

** Job Description*
* ** Summary*
* Software Engineering, coordinates with other departments to meet the milestones during product development cycles. As a member of the Engineering management team, the Software Engineering Manager participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy, budget, team development and evaluation.

** Position Responsibilities*
* Manages budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development. Attracts and retains high caliber staff and provides mentorship

Collaborates with management, production, and marketing to define product design requirements

Plans, coordinates, and directs engineering development projects. Reviews and approve product design decisions

Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software applications as an individual contributor

Design and implement embedded software drivers and applications on a micro-controller

Verify and document product designs according to quality and regulatory guidelines

Works in an Agile environment to coordinate software development projects including scope, scheduling and resourcing

Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Tests, analyzes, and debugs embedded software and digital electronics

Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas

Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules and work plans. Interacts with senior management

Other duties as assigned

** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)*
* BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

12+ years of experience in embedded programming and knowledge in embedded system design

At least 2+ years in a supervisory role and successfully managing a technical design team

8+ years' experience on multiple engineering projects including research and development efforts, with a focus on embedded software aspects of the project life cycle

Experienced in and knowledgeable of real-time operating systems (RTOS), I/O drivers, and micro-controllers

Experienced in and knowledgeable of data communication protocols (i.e. I2C, SPI, CAN, USB)

Demonstrated expert programming ability with C language

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

** Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies*
* Advanced degree is desired

Demonstrates competency in communicating technically and effectively with electrical, mechanical and software groups and staff

Skilled at identifying, communicating and mitigating technical risks and issues

Understands schematics and is skilled at using a logic analyzer

Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances

Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees

Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision

Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change

Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships

Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

** Physical Demands*
* Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

** Clearance Level*
* No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$147,000 - $224,250

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer,…