Software Engineer - Embedded (AHRS)

Job Description

Job Description

COME JOIN MID-CONTINENT!

“Where your work is valued—above-market pay, real work-life balance, and a team that feels like home.”

THE POSITION…

As a Software Engineer, you will design avionics, power electronics, and battery systems with an emphasis on AHRS and INS products using the latest advances in sensor technologies. You’ll create unique intellectual property to address the growing demand for software-defined behavior. You can expect a variety of opportunities ranging from products for cockpit displays, instruments and navigational references based on local and remote sensor inputs. Additional products include data conversion and storage, lithium battery management, AC and DC power conversion, and in-seat power solutions.

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field.
• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience designing embedded software in the U.S.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as principal designer for AHRS and INS solutions.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience characterizing and calibrating inertial sensor devices.
• You have the ability to work directly with target hardware, including lab bench equipment, other tools for debugging and analysis.
• You have proficiency programming in C.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are organized, focused, and results oriented.
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)

• You have experience with C#, C++, or Python languages for PC application software.
• You have experience with VHDL.
• You have experience designing safety-critical software, utilizing RTCA DO-178, DO-254 or similar processes.
• You have experience designing or troubleshooting PCB system hardware.
• You have experience with Design for Manufacture and Design for Test (DFM & DFT).

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Design and implement embedded C software for bare-metal microcontroller-based systems with an option for VHDL firmware for FPGA-based systems
• Architect and implement ARHS and INS products utilizing MEMS, FOG or other commercially available technologies
• Design tools to support manufacturing, calibration and verification of safety-critical products
• Build and troubleshoot hardware, including basic soldering, operation of test equipment, and daily work in both office and test lab environments
• Prototype and execute test programs to verify compliance with applicable performance, regulatory, and quality requirements

WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we have an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
• We have a small company feel – even though we’re doing big things!

WHO WE ARE…

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.

At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. In this role, you’ll be an important part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Actual compensation offered within the targeted salary range will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.