Sr. Software Engineer

Position: Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Applications)
Worker Type Regular Job  Description Summary As  a Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Applications), 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. In this role, one leads the planning, design, development and testing of mission systems flight software for uncrewed aircraft.

Position Responsibilities:

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

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 tests, and validates 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. Serves as a technical authority and contributor across multiple areas of the software stack (applications, BSP, firmware) based on project needs.

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

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 STLCExpertise in one of the following:
Python, C, C++11/17, and STLDemonstrated 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)
Other Qualifications & Desired

Competencies:

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 and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands:

Ability to work in an office 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)

Special Requirements :

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is:$147,000 - $224,250

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