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Astronics
Software Platform Engineer III
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A Platform Engineer is responsible for the development of platforms that support the needs and use cases of different engineering teams across the organization. Creates reusable tools and workflows to streamline operational needs and facilitate automation tasks, supporting scalability of DevOps practices.
$149,252 / year median in Washington
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Software Platform Engineer III Astronics - 3.5 Kent, WA Job Details Full-time $140,000 - $180,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Profit sharing Wellness program Paid parental leave Health savings account AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Volunteer time off Life insurance Qualifications Programming languages Ethernet Serial peripheral interface (SPI) protocol Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Join the Astronics team as a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer! Are you looking for a new role where you can help shape the next generation of embedded systems and connected technologies within the aerospace industry? In this role, you?ll design and architect complex platforms that power innovative products, working across hardware and software to solve challenging technical problems. You?ll collaborate with talented engineers, influence product direction, and bring cutting-edge solutions to life while mentoring the next generation of developers. If you thrive on building scalable systems, driving technical excellence, and turning complex ideas into real-world products, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. While this role is primarily onsite at our Kent office, we offer flexible work day start and end times, and additional options to help you maintain work life balance - choose between five-8 hour days or four-9 hour days with a half day Friday. What You?ll Do Designs a complete and complex framework, system and product. Defines processes for technical platforms, systems specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility Uses current programming language and technologies, writes codes, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications Completes documentation and procedure for installation and maintenance Interacts with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next-generation initiatives Responsible for complicated design and architecture Ability to mentor and delegate to more junior engineers Leads team of developers Writes detailed design and communicates appropriately Assists other areas to develop and maintain timeliness of projects What You?ll Bring BS in Software, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering 7+ years? experience in embedded systems and board bring-up Proficiency in Linux OS Proficiency in C/C++/C# and Python Working knowledge of serial buses, i2c, SPI, and Ethernet Solid understanding of network protocols such as PTP, NTP, DHCP, etc., network debugging of multicast and unicast packets. Ability to read RFCs to understand new protocols and requirements Working proficiency in Java/Android OS Working knowledge of