Ground Systems Software Engineers

Ground Systems Software Engineers - (BGSSE091126.1)

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Posting/External Job Title

Ground Systems Software Engineers

Location

Seal Beach, CA 90740 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 10%

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$120,000.00-$280,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Ground Systems Software Engineer to help support a program located in Seal Beach, CA.

Key Duties:

• Collaborates cross-functionally to define, review, and refine vehicle management software requirements, specifications, and system-level design inputs.
• Develops and integrate vehicle management software, including supporting the integration of externally developed functions into vehicle management systems.
• Plans and executes verification and validation (V&V) activities by creating test strategies, objectives, plans, cases, and scenarios aligned to requirements and compliance needs.
• Configures and manages test environments (hardware/software/network) that replicate production conditions and support reliable validation.
• Performs manual and automated testing, including building and maintaining automated test frameworks/scripts, executing test procedures, and reporting defects, risks, and potential vulnerabilities.
• Supports issue investigation and resolution for software defects discovered in testing or during operational use, providing results and feedback to improve design and functionality.
• Maintains engineering and test documentation (design artifacts, technical specifications, user documentation, test records, metrics, and data) in alignment with privacy/security standards.
• Contributes to process and technology improvements by applying current and emerging tools, frameworks, and methods in software development and test.
• Coordinates test and verification efforts across multifunctional teams, including project management support for test execution and delivery.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 5 or more years of experience with C, C++, Python and/or shell scripts.
• 5 or more years of experience working in UNIX or LINUX environment.
• 5 or more years of experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• 3 or more years of experience in testing flight critical systems via simulators and hardware-in-the-loop environment.
• Experience with application DevOps tools, such as GitLab (CI/CD), Git Bash, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, and Artifactory.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience.
• Experience with Agile Development.
• Knowledge of techniques to help identify a customer's organization, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, and other constraints in order to provide effective product support and technical issue resolution.
• Knowledge of international simulator regulatory standards, data and database constituents, simulator motion systems, and the simulation tools and processes used to provide flight simulators to customers.
• Experience in real-time software architecture and design methodologies.
• Ability to synthesize real-time software architectures and designs that meet real-time requirements, characteristics and constraints.
• Experience in real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols, simulation frameworks and electrical interfaces.
• Experience building, integrating and troubleshooting software components.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, hydraulic, electrical, egress systems), components (e.g., multifunction displays wing, engine, landing gear transmission), and loadable/non-loadable software (e.g., radar operational programs, inertial navigation programs, operational flight programs).
• Experience in the implementation of software test frameworks, tools and simulations.
• Knowledge of internal and external software test frameworks, architectures, best practices and application in industry.
• Knowledge of software practices (e.g., configuration control, change management, problem reporting, software design, peer review, testing, and T&E specific practices), programming languages, operating systems and computing technology applicable to laboratory and flight test systems, including real-time, non-real-time, network-centric, monitoring and control applications.
• Experience in verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
• Ability to design and develop automation of software tests, execute automated tests, track results, manage test data, and utilize results to improve software quality.
• Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area (this includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance).

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

Cimarron offers an outstanding Benefits Package including:

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Vision Care
• Preventive Care
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Direct Deposit
• Other Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program

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