Sr. Software Engineer

Overview

Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Applications) — Regular, Worker Type. You will be a senior technical leader and mentor in a stable, collaborative Agile development environment with a strong emphasis on software quality and engineering excellence. You will lead the planning, design, development and testing of mission systems flight software for uncrewed aircraft.

• Software development in support of AV's vision-based navigation, autonomy, cooperative behaviors, and mission systems technology roadmap. Opportunity to contribute across the full software stack from applications to BSP/firmware based on technical needs and interest.
• Work within a mature, quality-focused software development organization with established processes, comprehensive testing frameworks, and emphasis on technical excellence.
• Write and test onboard Linux application software to support integration of sensors, processors, or other robotics systems into aircraft.
• Understand requirements and process; participate in and lead software design reviews.
• Create software design documentation according to software process requirements.
• Implement coding according to coding standards, write tests, and validate software according to the process; contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Deliver work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule and budget.
• Support and derive algorithm design from detailed software requirements.
• Work closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs.
• Operate in a continuous learning environment and provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments; serve as a technical authority across multiple areas of the software stack (applications, BSP, firmware) based on project needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics 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.
• Experience writing unit tests and debugging code; experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process.
• Experience with Agile Software Development Process Management.
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills.
• 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 estimation 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 communicate in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Understanding of system design and how assigned tasks contribute to the overall system.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with small teams sharing 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 and improving performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Focuses on teamwork and collaboration; prioritizes…