Embedded Flight Software Engineer 3

Job Overview & Responsibilities

At ULA, an Embedded Flight Software Engineer 3 will act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real-time requirements for an embedded flight control system. As Embedded Flight Software Engineer, you will:

• Act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real-time requirements for an embedded flight control system.
• Design and develop using modern software principles, resolving complex technical problems and providing innovative solutions.
• Develop across the full software lifecycle by refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code modules, and building integration, component, and unit tests to verify the software.
• Work in a highly collaborative team in an agile environment, engaging with Product Owners, Technology Representatives, Architects, QA and automation team members on cross-functional activities.
• Lead the design and implementation of major software subsystems, driving architectural discussions and making critical technical decisions with minimal oversight.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers to develop their knowledge and efficiency.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.

Years Of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with C and C++ programming with exposure to embedded programming and/or robotics.
• Experience with Object Oriented Design.
• Experience with Linux.
• Understanding of Software Configuration Management practices and tools such as git.
• Experience with modern software development practices: Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Agile Methodologies, Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent ability to communicate technical content to collaborators.
• Ability to Lead and Mentor engineers with less experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Python and other scripting languages.
• Familiarity with embedded (aerospace, raspberry pi, arduino, robotics) application hardware/microprocessor/software integration.
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-422, MIL-STD-1553).
• Familiarity with UML.
• Familiarity with cloud technology (e.g. AWS).
• Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Experience with rocketry.