Principle Software Engineer - Tools and Enablement (Onsite)

Product Line Development Vision

Product Line Development Vision
Architect and lead delivery of the next-generation product line processing platform, spanning boot, application, and RTOS software.
Ensure full compliance with DO-178C DAL A standards across development, verification, and release.
Partner with cross-functional teams to build efficient development processes and ensure successful platform implementation.

Automated Pipeline Integration

• Lead integration of DAL-A software into a GitLab-based pipeline that supports the complete DO-178 lifecycle from planning to certification.
• Develop Docker images to ensure consistent environments across cloud and target hardware.
• Apply modern CertDevOps tools such as GitLab Pipelines (or Bamboo/Jenkins), static analysis, coverage tools, requirements verification, and timing-analysis suites.
• Optimize and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve reliability, traceability, and development velocity.

Lifecycle Environment Maintenance

• Design, debug, and document test solutions for product-line test environments.
• Debug avionics networking protocols.
• Oversee consistent configuration of test equipment.
• Build automation and test harnesses to accelerate verification and maintain automation.

Tools Development and Standardization

• Develop and deliver training on processes, work instructions, and best practices for automated pipelines, test environments, and tooling.
• Support development and certification of TQL-5 tools.
• Drive standardization of test harnesses, development tools, and engineering processes.
• Create scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency.
• Leverage AI capabilities to enhance engineering productivity and optimize schedules.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading tooling or software product development teams in a safety-critical or highly regulated environment.
• Experience with CertDevOps tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, or GitLab.
• Expertise with automated tooling frameworks, virtualization, or containerized development environments such as Docker.
• Strong proficiency in automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• A generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Paid time off.
• Holidays.