Flight Software Engineer

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and test new flight software in support of hypersonic air-launch vehicle systems
• Contribute and oversee the integration of complex aerospace systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements and solutions
• Support flight software architecture development including concept and implementation
• Perform design and/or analysis to support component development
• Contribute to hardware integration with the development of interface documents
• Develop and oversee software components to interface with and control sensors and effectors
• Develop and oversee software test processes in support of software verification and validation
• Support various lab/bench hardware tests with custom software
• Provide technical guidance for projects within the larger program

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with real-time embedded software development
• Experience with serial communications, software test, and computer networking
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasking, and coordinate with VMS lead to accomplish VMS goals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Required Qualifications

• Experience with C++ language programming
• Experience with VxWorks operating systems
• Experience with 1553 communication
• Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira, Bitbucket, or Git
• Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink and/or Python

Education & Experience

• Sr-level ($120,500-158,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Principal Level ($181,000-$237,300): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 20+ years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits and our location(s)

• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

Special remarks regarding work environment

• Position based in Mojave, CA. Fully on-site preferred, but open to considering a hybrid work arrangement with ~75% regular on-site time for well-qualified candidates.
• Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be