Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Senior Software Engineer (Embedded) has the opportunity to develop a variety of innovative unmanned and robotic systems for multiple defense and commercial applications. The Embedded Software Engineer writes functional software for deployment on embedded devices and systems like aircraft and payloads and have the opportunity to test out those devices in flight test environments. This requires the engineer to design, develop, code, test and debug system software as well as analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of the software on particular devices. There is a mix of full lifecycle development as well as a need to use existing software code base to expand the capabilities to match specific program requirements.
Position Responsibilities
Writes and tests software to support integration of sensors and embedded processors into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, software defined radios or other functional components) or other robotic systems
Designs and implements software for prototypes and products using established AeroVironment and industry developed tools and practices. Ensure good configuration control and management of software
Assists in writing of system requirements, system test plans, diagnostic tools, and in validation testing of software. Assists with hardware selection and recommend processing, memory and storage needs of systems
Development will often support rapid prototyping and conceptual level testing and will require estimating time to develop software and scoping the depth of the development with project/program management to fit timeline and budget constraints
Effectively provides development updates and estimate milestone dates to help track progress and ensure project requirements are met on schedule
Trouble-shoots complex systems from a software perspective with hardware diagnostics required. Supports flight test operations
Supports transition of development software to production environments and to certification. Participates in multi-disciplinary development teams
Develops proof of concept capability demonstrations. Conducts and support design reviews
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
A BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
Experienced trouble-shooting complex systems is required and is an expert with Python, C, C++11,C++ STL and/or OpenCL
Demonstrated knowledge of Visual Studio, Eclipse or similar IDE as well as defect tracking tools
Experienced working with common protocols such as RS-485, RS-232, CAN, I2C, SPI, USB
Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
Periodic travel will likely be required in support of testing equipment at approved flying locations
Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines, weekends and some holidays and in field test environments
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Advanced degree is preferred.
Experience with STM32 family of processors highly desired and additional experience working with RTOS systems (such as µC/OS, freeRTOS) on those processors is desired
Experience using Video 4 Linux and modifying and compiling Ubuntu Linux Kernels is desired
Experience developing drivers for Linux/ARM and Robot Operating System (ROS) is desired
Experience working with Ardupilot or PX4 open source autopilots desired
Hands on design/build experience is desired; UAV or R/C aircraft or other lightweight miniature robotic systems
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal)…