Sr. Software Engineer

Overview

U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

Location:

Onsite near Thousand Oaks, CA

Fulltime Direct Employment
W2 with full benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,308 - $217,140+ bonus and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Applications) leads and mentors a talented group of engineers in a fast moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this role, one leads the plans, design, development and testing of mission systems flight software.

• Software development in support of AV’s vision-based navigation, autonomy, cooperative behaviors, and mission systems technology roadmap
• Writes and tests onboard Linux application software to support integration of sensors, processors, or other robotics systems into aircraft
• Understands the requirements and process. Participates in and leads software design reviews
• Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
• Implements coding according to coding standard. Writes a unique test, and validate software according to the process. Contributes to process improvement efforts
• Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
• Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
• Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs
• Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum
  12+ years of relevant experience in Linux application software development.
• Familiar with OOP software design patterns, SDLC, and STLC
• Expertise in one of the following:
  Python, C, C++11/17, and STL
• Demonstrated knowledge of VS Code or similar IDE as well as defect tracking tools
• Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code;
  Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process
• Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
• Demonstrated familiarity with source control tools such as Git and cloud-based CI/CD tools
• Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Experience with computer vision and machine learning on embedded systems
• Experience with UAS, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other embedded systems
• Familiar with real-time controls, especially advanced estimations techniques
• Experience developing within the Robot Operating System (ROS2) framework on Linux/ARM
• Familiar with the FACE technical standard and UoC development
• Demonstrates leadership skills and sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
• Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes…