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: Senior Software Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing
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What they do
An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$131,633 / year median in Washington
+1% projected growth
Job Description
You will have:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field. 10+ years of embedded system programming. Extensive experience with C and assembly language a plus. Experience with and understanding of real-time timing critical systems. Experience with Analog to Digital systems for Audio or Video a plus. In depth knowledge ofDO-178 SW
certification for Aerospace. Experience participating in and preparing for SOI/Cert audits. Experience writingDO-178 SW
certification documents (PSAC, CIA, SAS). Experience writing SW requirements/Design documentation and architecture diagrams. Experience leading and managing SW projects including creating schedules and estimating cost. And your primary responsibilities will be: Develop and apply new concepts and techniques. Identify areas where technical changes are required. Define and lead problem solving process which supports division goals and objectives. Use technical capability and significant problem analysis to establish most effective solution for complex problems that involve interaction of several technical disciplines. Generate, evaluate, select and implement solutions which are equal to the industry's state of the art and which may not have prior application. Improve technical processes, either independently or through cross-functional teams. Apply and develop advanced methodologies and technologies requiring high degree of technical innovation. Provide technical insight to analyze risks and opportunities and adjusts plans to minimize risk and maximize opportunity. Recognize potential new products or opportunities and work primarily with staff, customers, and potential partners to influence technical and business impact. Technical advances produce substantial organic growth based on innovation. Objectives, relative priorities, approach and tracking mechanisms are self-directed with some management oversight. Demonstrate working knowledge of business strategy. Demonstrate strong knowledge of partners (sister divisions, contract resources) including products, customers, and contacts. Work may involve longer range and/or complex business objectives such that early, thorough identification and evaluation of cost/schedule factors can play a key role in optimum selection of technical alternatives. Coordinates significant issues with other organizations. Develop measures to support initiatives and strategies. Mentor others in the application of processes and tools. Deliver significant technical contributions essential to the successful completion of projects. Principal author or co-author of multiple project proposals which were selected for funding. Write major portions of a complex technical report or a divisional strategy paper. Successfully present to a division's significant customer, division, or divisional management. Effectively interact with customers, subcontractors, and divisional personnel on projects and proposals. Act as regular contact with people of substantially higher level both inside the company and with the customer to define technical requirements and present technical accomplishments. Required to present, interpret and recommend the results of work performed in developments such as new, broad technical approaches. Act as an advocate to adopt these advances and to alter programs or to redirect technical approaches.- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization
- The wage/salary range for this role is $155k
- $190k, depending on education and experience.
Benefits Include:
9/80 Work Schedule- every other Friday off Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company-Paid Short
- and Long-Term Disability HSA with potential company contribution, and/or