Aerospace Software Technical Director
Aerospace Software Technical Director
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Job Description
SPACEWORKS
At SpaceWorks Enterprises we specialize in next-generation high-speed flight systems human and robotic spacecraft as well as entry descent & landing technologies. Our core competencies include conducting preliminary design of aerospace concepts performing detailed multidisciplinary engineering analysis developing commercial aerospace software prototyping spacecraft hardware components and conducting market and economic research within the aerospace industry. We serve clients from the Department of Defense NASA and the commercial space sector.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer with interest in managing a small team.
About the Software Team - they deliver commercial off the shelf (COTS) products and custom code development for internal and external customers. Projects include development of engineering design and analysis software for aerospace vehicle systems (primarily relating to the propulsion trajectory and aerodynamics disciplines). A working knowledge of aerospace flight terminology and concepts will be an advantage. Each project could include development of new software capabilities integrated testing optimization for available computing resources and graphical user interface design.
A successful candidate will:
- Manage a small team of software developers on a variety of aerospace-focused projects
- Support and manage projects ranging from embedded systems to engineering analysis applications
- Support and manage rapid software prototyping activities with quick development cycles
- Support interactions with U.S. government and other external customers
WHAT WE OFFER
At SpaceWorks we believe in cultivating a culture that offers the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. It is our firm belief that work-life balance is critical to strong happy healthy employees. As we challenge what is possible and push the boundaries of innovation we stand together as a team. Here you will find a community that is dedicated to our mission as well as your personal goals. Here are just a few of the benefits we offer to our employees:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including medical telemedicine vision dental long term disability short term disability health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules - the position is in-office at our facility in Atlanta GA however we do offer telework days compressed workweek options core hours and flex time to provide flexibility to our employees
- Time to reset - paid time off paid holidays and paid parental leave
- 401k with generous company match opportunities for bonuses employee experience events throughout the year employee assistance program and more
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- BS degree in Aerospace Engineering Computer Science or similar
- 5 years of engineering software development within the aerospace industry or aerospace engineering experience
- Ability to manage and mentor a team of software developers
- Expertise with 2 or more of the following programming languages: Rust Java Python C/C
- Capability to independently debug and optimize software for performance
- Familiarity with software version control (e.g. Git SVN Mercurial)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary collaborative environment
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE...
- Degrees in both Computer Science and Engineering preferred
- Disciplinary knowledge in propulsion trajectory controls structures or systems engineering is a plus
- Previous experience working with real time operating systems
- GUI development experience
- Familiarity with multiple networking and communication protocols
- Experience with automated software testing and continuous integration
- Experience with Python scientific libraries
- Experience with OOP
- Familiarity with software-in-the-loop or hardware-in-the-loop testing processes and procedures including test plans and test documentation
- Experience programming and debugging embedded devices in C/C
If this opportunity excites you - but you dont check every box - we encourage you to apply! Your unique perspective could be exactly what we need. Use the cover letter to let us get to know you and what you are hoping to find in this role.
Check out our website to learn more about us and apply so that we can learn more about you! more about our COTS products here - is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
