Software Engineer

Job Description
Job #219003

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Minimum 5+ years of recent experience with C preferred, 7+ years of embedded C++ is acceptable
• Minimum 5+ years of recent experience with Linux
• Minimum 5+ years of recent experience developing software for embedded systems
• 3 years minimum experience with git and one or more of the following Bitbucket, Jira, VersionOne, Confluence, Gitlab, etc. (and likes an agile development environment) Experience in an Agile software development environment with Agile toolchains
• 2-3 years minimum experience with Python

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The vehicle management software team is looking for an experienced software engineer to contribute to new development software designed to fly both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future.

The responsibilities for this role will span the technology development lifecycle, including requirements generation, system and software design and implementation, and integration and flight test. This role will be primarily focused on the embedded software development lifecycle. The candidate will be part of an Agile software development team

The responsibilities for this role may also span the avionics services, to include ground station development as well as mission systems software technologies. Integration activities will include a multitude of host systems, such as live assets of varying capability and structure simulated systems, and laboratory environments that include constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations. Good oral and written communication skills required as is the ability to flex and adapt in a fast-paced team environment. Good presentation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Experience with C and/or C++
• Experience with Linux or RTOS and associated development toolchains
• Experience developing software for embedded real-time systems
• Experience with Systems Engineering processes (requirements development, use cases, data flows, etc.)
• Experience Integrating hardware and software
• Experience working in an Agile software development team
• Experience with Agile software tool chains, e.g. Git/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
• Experience with Python
• Experience working with safety/flight critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01)
• Experience with automated test methodologies
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, RTP, etc.)
• Experience with Vehicle Management System (VMS) architectures
• Ability to build/maintain relationships, collaborate with others, and manage interpersonal dynamics
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) is a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree

WORK HOURS

• 4/10

ADDITIONAL

• Candidate must hold an active secretl clearance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

For more information, please apply or contact:



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