Senior Software Engineer, Firmware

Join the Astronics team as a Senior Software Engineer Firmware!

As a Senior Software Engineer Firmware youll design develop integrate and maintain firmware and software for embedded Linux and microprocessor-based systems. Youll work across the full product lifecyclefrom requirements and design to development board bring-up testing documentation production support and customer troubleshootingwhile collaborating closely with hardware and software teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on detail-oriented and team-oriented professional who can work autonomously take ownership and proactively solve problems. This role requires someone willing to roll up their sleeves and contribute wherever needed to ensure a successful program.

This is a hybrid role where you will collaborate onsite with the team on Tuesdays and Thursdays in our Waukegan IL office. During the first few months of hire a larger onsite presence will be needed for training support and team integration.

What Youll Do

• Formulate architect design develop document integrate test and maintain software for embedded Linux targets (applications drivers kernel hardware abstraction layer/APIs/services to provide to 3rd party developers etc.) or other microprocessor targets using industry best practices and standard design frameworks as appropriate.
• Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Customization deployment and maintenance of Linux BSP distributions or microprocessor firmware on different hardware platforms.
• Interact with Linux kernel and integrate new device drivers.
• Improve and maintain existing software components.
• Implement perform and document software unit design verification and validation test of the developed products.
• Review and provide input to and advice on hardware designs.
• Assist with the hardware board bring up and troubleshooting.
• Consult with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
• Provide pre-sales support and contribute to the creation of proposals.
• Conduct code analysis requirements analysis and software reviews.
• Coordinate the transfer to production and support factory manufacturing and customers in troubleshooting and root causing issues related to the firmware and/or programming software.
• Responsible for implementing and complying with all ethical and legal compliance requirements.
• Other duties & functions may be assigned to this position as needed.

What Youll Bring

• BS in Software Engineering Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• 10 years of work experience in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering related positions
• Working knowledge of ISO/9001/14000/DO-178Cand AS9100 processes is preferred
• Extensive experience with microprocessor firmware and Linux kernel and device-driver development
• Strong familiarity with different microprocessor firmware or Linux operating systems (Ubuntu Yocto Poky Debian Almafor example) including BSP creation/support and can configure and troubleshoot network video and other devices by installing or possibly customizing kernel modules
• Ability to write effective and reusable C/C Bash or Python code as needed for firmware APIs services custom test software or firmware programming software development according to industry best practices
• Strong familiarity with Configuration Management Revision Control Defect/Change Tracking systems and software such as Github Subversion and JIRA plus an interest in using and contributing to these systems
• Ability to write reports business correspondence software documentation and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively and professionally present information and respond to questions from peers groups of managers clients and customers
• Detail oriented proactive team player and methodical self-starter able to complete projects in a timely manner
• Proven ability to act independently and as part of a team when appropriate
• Strong technical leadership and ability to review tasks strategically
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Competencies

• Customer Service- Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments
• Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions
• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Supports everyones efforts to succeed
• Judgment- Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Maintains Confidentiality
• Motivation- Sets and achieves challenging goals
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks
• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Adaptability- Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality arrives to work consistently and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
• Dependability- Commits to completing team and company goals including working extra hours as needed

Compensation:

• Base salary: $125000 through $145000 influenced by several factors including experience skill set education certifications market conditions and business needs.
• The salary range specified is applicable to positions within the State of Illinois and reflects various factors considered in compensation decisions. These factors include but are not limited to individual skill sets experience training licensure certifications and the specific needs of our business and organization. At Astronics CSC it is uncommon for new hires to receive an offer at or near the top end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are made based on the unique facts and circumstances of each candidate.
• All employees are eligible for our highly competitive Quarterly Profit-Sharing Incentive program.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen anddrug test.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

• Stay Healthy Health dental vision disability life insurance FSA HSA as well as voluntary life/AD&D voluntary critical illness accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
• Rewards That Matter:Competitive compensation quarterly bonuses tied to company profitability a 401(k) with a 3% company contribution with additional annual discretionary contribution and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan to secure your financial future.
• Find Balance Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Time for You Generous Paid Time Off (PTOS) Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
• Professional Growth- Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification (Astronics CSC):

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems IFEC navigation communication and flight safety systems. Additionally Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems flexible design platforms high customer satisfaction and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicagos Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

Required Experience:

Senior IC