Senior UAS Software Engineer

About the role

The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design new software features.
• Gather requirements and designs the software model for the required features.
• Develop clean, maintainable, reusable, well annotated code.
• Thoroughly tests software in standalone and hardware-in-the-loop simulation.
• Continually improves existing software, troubleshooting and debugging complex technical issues.
• Identify and track risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement in software and system design.
• Supports the creation of and/or writes user manuals for use of software.
• Document engineering concepts, design, test results, and analysis in technical reports.
• Support flight testing as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of software engineering best practices, architecture, languages, and tools.
• Implement best practice in work and recommends improvements to current practices.
• Transfer knowledge of system and software design to peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in an engineering field, or equivalent technical degree and experience.
• 10 years experience in software development, design and engineering.
• (C++, C#)
• Demonstrated expertise in understanding and documenting advanced technical, engineering, and scientific concepts.
• Proven experience writing clean, maintainable, reusable code using engineering standard methodologies.
• Knowledge in working with software, including Microsoft Office, Git, DITA, XML, and Jira.
• Authorized to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms daily.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture occasionally.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving occasionally.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices daily.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice, rarely- 5%.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Skills

• Deep fluency in C++ or C#.
• Passion for watching code take flight.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Prescription insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Short and Long-term Disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria.

Pay

Salary range based on the required profile: $147,000 - $185,000/year. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Onsite: 100% - onsite in Bingen, Washington or Grand Prairie, Texas.

Company

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.