Software Engineer - System Software Architect, Embedded Platforms
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a System Software Engineer to develop autonomous aircraft flight software in compliance with DO-178C. You will be joining a world-class engineering team in autonomous transportation and aerospace for an opportunity in San Francisco, California.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be part of our system software architecture team that is designing and implementing a safety-critical software architecture for our Autopilot and Detect-and-Avoid technologies
- Interface with the systems engineering team to determine the appropriate software execution platform (bare-metal, BSP, single-thread execution, RTOS, ARINC-653, etc.)
- Use strong communication skills and technical knowledge to interface with COTS and 3rd party suppliers
- Collaborate with the certification team to ensure software compliance to DO-178C for certification under 14 CFR Part 23
- Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to gauge progress and facilitate continuous improvement
- Lead trade studies
- Mentor team members
- The effort for this position is split 50% software development (requirements, design, implementation, platform integration) and 50% strategy, process development and environment tool support
Qualifications and requirements:
- University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 8+ years of experience
- Experience with embedded C/C++ in a safety or mission-critical software application
- Effective at working in a multidisciplinary team and communicating across stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment
- Detail-oriented and methodical while building software
- Master’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.
- Hands-on experience standing up a BSP or RTOS on target hardware preferred.
- Experience integrating model-based autogenerated code preferred.
- Experience with development of software and processes to support DO-178B or DO-178C (DAL-A to DAL-C) data approval preferred.
- Experience with assembly language(s) and object-oriented programming preferred.
- Experience developing Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) to DO-297 preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.
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