Senior Software Engineer (CA)

Senior Software Engineer (CA)

Sunnyvale, California Engineering – Software / Full-time / On-site

LTA Research and Exploration, an aerospace start-up, is seeking a motivated Senior Software Engineer to help build a revolutionary 'lighter than air' flight vehicle. You will work within a dynamic engineering and design team to plan, conceptualize, rapidly prototype, test and implement innovative solutions for the design, fabrication, and assembly of large experimental flight vehicles. We believe in fast-cycle development and approach to flight systems development with the motto "build a little, test a little, learn a lot". This unique position allows for hands-on leadership through all phases of development, from concept to flight of an experimental aerospace vehicle.

We are seeking a high energy, passionate Senior Software Engineer to help further the development of software for safety critical systems as well as actively test and validate rapidly developed software on the Airship.

Responsibilities

• Lead capturing and finalizing software requirements in collaboration with flight test engineers, flight operations, pilots, and other cross functional stake holders
• Lead and maintain design of safety critical software for aircraft/airship.
• Lead and hands-on with safety critical software implementation and integration activities.
• Develop comprehensive test sets for validation and verification of released software.
• Lead root cause analysis of issues stemming from internal and external test activities.
• Lead software development in conjunction with other systems to verify & validate repeatability and reliability on the Airship meeting quality and timing requirements.
• Develop and establish requirements for associated simulation software.
• Create and maintain simulation software design documentation and test reports.
• Lead various levels of software releases for various testing and final usage Airship.
• Lead software change request, merge request, software review, etc. activities
• Lead software engineering project related development activities.
• Collaborate with various cross functional teams.
• Lead and/or support training activities.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7/5 years of experience in a similar Senior Software Engineer role and responsibilities.
• Proficient in Real Time Operating System and Embedded Systems based development.
• Proficient in C#, C++, RTOS, Python, and scripting.
• Proficient with GitLab based CI-CD software build toolchain and release.
• Proficient in common software validation practices and standards.
• Detail oriented and well organized with excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter as well as a team player, with a can-do attitude and a desire to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aviation standards such as DO-178C or equivalent industry standards.
• Experience working with EE hardware interfaces such as MCU, communication, sensors, actuators, etc.
• Experience working with C and/or embedded C.
• Experience working with PLC systems and HMI.
• Experience in development of UI for cockpit, instrument cluster, equipment.
• Basic front-end and back-end software architecture-based development.

What We Offer!

• Relocation assistance
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check clearance
• Drug test clearance wherever applicable
• Applicant must be able to obtain a NASA Moffett Federal Airfield AOA Badge

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