Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Follow established processes to develop software changes while effectively working in a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities span the full life-cycle, including analysis, development and review of software requirements, design, code and low-level test procedures; software integration testing, and investigating problem reports. This is a senior-level position, requiring minimal direction on work assignments, and no direct supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Independently estimate and complete work assignments in a timely manner
• Follow established software development processes and procedures
• For small to large/system level software changes:
  • Develop and review software requirements
  • Develop and review software design data
  • Develop, test, debug and review source code
  • Integrate software with existing systems
  • Perform software change impact analysis
  • Develop and execute low-level requirements based test procedures
• Work effectively with others in a collaborative team environment
• Investigate complex problem reports
• Provide input to, and review product and/or system requirements
• May fulfill the role of Software Lead on small to large software projects
• May recommend improvements to software development processes and company products
• May support ROM estimates for business proposals
• May act as mentor to other engineers on software engineering or company products
• Some travel may be required

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 7 or more years of embedded software engineering experience with C/C++
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python
• Solid understanding of build systems (Make / CMake)
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals:
  • Data structures
  • Algorithm design
  • Problem solving
  • Complexity analysis
  • Computer architecture
  • Object-oriented design and design patterns
• Experience with embedded Linux development, including:
  • Yocto Project
  • Kernel-level programming
  • Board Support Package (BSP) customization
  • System bootstrap and bring-up
• Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Familiarity with best practices for the full software development life cycle
• Logical and systematic troubleshooting skills
• Effective collaboration in team environments
• Proficiency in software development environments, programming, and debugging tools
• Ability to write technical documentation and communicate effectively in English
• Solid grasp of mathematics: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, logic, sets, number systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop action plans

Even Better if You Have:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience developing safety-critical software in aerospace, automotive, medical, or maritime industries
• Familiarity with DO-178B/C standards, guidelines, and concepts
• Experience with:
  • Xilinx PetaLinux
  • Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC
  • OpenGL or OpenGL ES 2.0 for embedded graphics

• Previous experience with version control systems (e.g., git, Perforce, etc)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

What We Offer:

• Benefits eligibility starts on your first day as a full-time employee at Universal Avionics.
• Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low-deductible PPO)
• Preventive care covered at 100%
• Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
• Teladoc virtual care access
• Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
• Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
• 401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement
• Wellness programs:
  
  • One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more