Sr. Software Engineer

Job Overview

A Senior Software Engineer leads the software development team as they create software solutions for AEVEX. This person serves as an in-house expert both for managers from other departments who need software solutions and the less experienced staff within the Software department. This person leads software development projects starting with collecting and studying the information and needs of the user. This person looks at different possible solutions and how feasible those options are. This person is also responsible for keeping the project on track documenting everything and keeping proprietary information confidential.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all aspects of the software development process including requirements design implementation functional test trouble shooting.
• Work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects.
• Specification design development maintenance integration documentation debug and testing of software for Windows and embedded software applications in C and C.
• Embedded applications in custom headless devices with focus on real-time performance aspects including multi-threading time synchronization.
• Configuration troubleshooting data analysis and integration of a wide variety of applications and equipment such as internal software libraries and products GPS receivers LiDAR sensors Inertial sensors network routers radio modems meteorological sensors serial port hubs etc.
• Working on development integration and processing Geospatial Information Systems
• Working on both military and commercial applications
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong understanding of GPS Inertial Navigation Sensor fusion from a software architecture realtime processing perspective
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Possess excellent organization and problem-solving skills with extensive hands-on experience in software development
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. SPI I2C UART CAN)
• Proficient in software development of microcontroller level embedded systems

Education / Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science or related field required MS preferred

Experience

• 10 years of software development experience
• Prior experience developing Autopilot systems ground control stations or flight simulation software is highly desirable
• Prior experience with FPGA development

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• For the purpose of this summary occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance U.S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.

About AEVEX

AEVEX headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.