Software Engineer – Embedded Systems - Kratos Defense
Huntsville, AL 35816
About the Job
5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is a growing defense contractor headquartered in Round Rock, TX with over twenty years experience providing systems and software engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. With an ever-increasing government interest in unmanned aircraft and autonomous drone capability, we are fortunate to be experiencing a substantial backlog of projects. Currently, we are developing software for multiple unmanned, jet-powered aircraft programs that are still very early in their lifecycle.
5-D is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual for a software development position. The successful candidate can perform their duties as a member of a small team working in a collaborative setting. Potential tasking will be varied and may range from developing real-time software for avionics and other airborne, embedded systems to developing custom system-level test software for laboratory and flight-line environments. Candidates must have experience with developing embedded software using C++ and interfacing software with external hardware interfaces and peripherals.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Developing software for new and existing systems for aircraft and aircraft test systems
- Integrating and testing software on aircraft and in virtual high-fidelity simulation environments
- Developing design documentation for internal and external use
- Working in adherence to 5-D Systems software development process
- Developing software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
- Participating in planning, designing, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
- Peer reviewing fellow team members work
- Supporting trade studies and performing design research and explorations
Keyword: C++, software development, UAV, DoD, aircraft, simulator, test plans, flight software, avionics, embedded systems, drones, system test software, aircraft test systems, trade studies, embedded
Required Experience:
Required:
- A bachelor's or masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering degree with demonstratable experience in software development
- Relevant experience developing embedded applications
- Proficient in developing software using object-oriented C++
- A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance)
- Is self-directed, has sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and can work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Is results-oriented and has a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
- Has the ability to travel
Preferred:
- Experience working within the Defense industry
- Experience with safety-critical/mission-critical development
- Application development for Linux-based embedded environments
- Windows-driver development
- Modeling and simulation of systems using Simulink
- Test and Measurement systems design
- Systems Engineering experience
From: Kratos Defense