Senior Software Engineer (CA)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
7 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead Capturing and Finalizing Software Requirements in collaboration with flight test engineers flight operations pilots and other cross functional stake holders
- Lead and maintain Design 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 various testing and final usage Airship.
- Lead Software Change Request Merge Request Software Review etc. activities
- Lead Software Engineering project related development activities.
- Collaborate with various cross functional teams.
- Lead and/or Support training activities.
Qualifications
- 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 GitLab 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
What We Offer!
- 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
Compliance Requirements
- Criminal background check clearance
- Drug test clearance wherever applicable
- Applicant must be able to obtain a NASA Moffett Federal Airfield AOA Badge
$160000 - $185000 a year
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LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
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About Company
Learn how LTA is launching the next generation of zero emissions airships that will speed up disaster relief in areas not easily reached by boat or aircraft.
