Senior Software Engineer

Overview

LTA Research and Exploration, an aerospace start-up, is seeking a motivated Senior Software Engineer to help build a revolutionary ‘lighter than air’ flight vehicle. You will work within a dynamic engineering and design team to plan, conceptualize, rapidly prototype, test and implement innovative solutions for the design, fabrication, and assembly of large experimental flight vehicles. We believe in fast-cycle development and approach to flight systems development with the motto "build a little, test a little, learn a lot".

This unique position allows for hands-on leadership through all phases of development, from concept to flight of an experimental aerospace vehicle. We are seeking a high energy, passionate Senior Software Engineer to help further the development of software for safety critical systems as well as actively test and validate rapidly developed software on the Airship.

• Lead capturing and finalizing software requirements in collaboration with flight test engineers, flight operations, pilots, and other cross functional stakeholders
• Create and maintain design and architecture of safety critical software for aircraft/airship
• Lead and hands-on with safety critical software implementation and integration activities
• Develop comprehensive test sets for validation and verification of released software
• Lead root cause analysis of issues stemming from internal and external test activities
• Lead software development in conjunction with other systems to verify & validate repeatability and reliability on the Airship meeting quality and timing requirements
• Develop and establish requirements for associated simulation software
• Create and maintain simulation software design documentation and test reports
• Lead various levels of software releases for testing and final usage of the Airship
• Lead software change requests, merge requests, software reviews, etc. activities
• Lead and mentor software engineering team members and related development activities
• Collaborate with various cross functional teams
• Lead and/or support training activities

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• 7/5 years of experience in a similar Senior Software Engineer role and responsibilities
• Proficient in Real Time Operating System and embedded systems based development
• Proficient in C#, C++, RTOS, Python, and scripting
• Proficient with Git Lab based CI/CD software build toolchain and release
• Proficient in common software validation practices and standards
• Detail oriented and well organized with excellent communication skills
• Self-starter as well as a team player, with a can-do attitude and a desire to learn

• Experience with aviation standards such as DO-178C or equivalent industry standards
• Experience working with EE hardware interfaces such as MCU, communication, sensors, actuators, etc
• Experience working with C and/or embedded C
• Experience working with PLC systems and HMI
• Experience in development of UI for cockpit, instrument cluster, equipment
• Basic front-end and back-end software architecture-based development

• Relocation assistance
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

• Criminal background check clearance
• Drug test clearance wherever applicable

$160,000 - $185,000 a year

The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $185,000, which is determined based on experience, geography, and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which includes a very…