Senior Staff Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5068)

This role is for a Senior Staff Engineer on the X-BAT Embedded Software Team, focused on developing complex avionics software for unmanned aerial vehicles. The engineer will lead cross-functional teams, own software capabilities from design to production, and integrate software across departments. They will also design systems for testing in virtualized and hardware-in-the-loop environments, and develop tools to improve deployment and testing efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality C/C++ code tailored specifically for X-Bat aircraft, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
• Leading cross-functional teams to create systems of software features to implement advanced robotic avionics capabilities.
• Own complex software capabilities from design to production.
• Leads architecture initiatives , design, and code reviews.
• Integrate software from multiple departments to include firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS)
• Develop software systems to implement and integrate interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads
• Leads the design process for updates to the software system architecture
• Use modern software development tools and processes to capture our existing architecture and design future architectures
• Collaborating to define and extend systems engineering processes
• Report status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadership
• Design and implement systems capable of conducting tests across various environments, including virtualized hardware and hardware-in-the-loop simulations, to facilitate thorough evaluation of software functionality and performance.
• Develop innovative tools to enhance the frequency and reliability of software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release system, fostering improved efficiency and productivity in software development workflows.
• Create prototypes to validate critical design concepts and assess technical limitations, providing tangible evidence of feasibility and informing decision-making processes.

Requirements

• Strong embedded software development (from BSP to complex applications) experience in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of Oriented Object Programming and modern C++ features.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software, BSPs or other systems software components.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols fundamentals.
• Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes.
• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, including architecture, detailed designs, and test plans.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within software development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and X-Bat reliability
• B.S., M.S, PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Nice to have

• Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, within startup or R&D settings.
• Proven experience in development of military aircrafts.
• Compliance with DO-178C
• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
• Familiar with FPGA development using SystemVerilog.
• Real Time Operating System (RTOS) experience.

Benefits

• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)