Santa Ana, CA 92702 United States
JOB TITLE: Flight Software Engineer
LOCATION: Santa Ana, CA
SALARY: $145,000 per year.
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We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.
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Summary:
The Flight Software Engineer will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team, writing code and implementing software for our electric-powered, fly-by-wire aircraft. This engineer will help develop the core C++ flight software platform. You will work closely with the hardware, mechanical, integration, and flight-testing teams to design, develop, test and improve system-level behaviors.
This role requires the candidate to thrive in a high paced environment and be comfortable with the design, development, and test life cycle of rapid aerospace R&D.  This role will include interfacing with engineering management, certification authorities, and fellow engineers and analysts, so strong communication and inter-personal skills are required.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead development of safety critical, highly reliable software components for EVTOL systems.
Own software lifecycle, from prototype development to deployed flight software
Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and mission integration
Participate in rapid prototyping activities to develop and mature new technologies
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate complex hardware/software systems
Work with system architects to decompose item requirements into high level and low level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C
Collaborate with the certification and safety teams to ensure software compliance with DO-178C
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline OR 2+ years of experience in software development
At least 5+ years of experience in a related field
Mastery of C/C++
Expert knowledge of object-oriented programming methodology, multi-layered system architectures, and creating clean APIs
Experience developing software on bare-metal systems and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), including multi-threaded systems
Experience with diverse tools and technologies used for the development, testing, and analysis of DO-178C software, including modern integrated development environments and debuggers
Understanding of git version control
Hands-on experience through the aerospace software development life cycle
Experience developing software complying with safety standards like DO-178C, DO-330, or ISO 26262
Deep understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, SPI, I2C, etc)
Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such oscilloscopes and bus analyzers
Experience with board bring-up and driver development
Desired Skills:
Exposure to other languages such as: Python, C#, Lisp
Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog development
Familiarity with modeling tools like UML or SysML
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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.
We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.
The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft
Robin Curtis is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with a remarkable track record of over 20 years of expertise in Aerospace Engineering. With a deep passion for connecting talent with opportunity, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in this field.
Robin's journey in talent acquisition has been nothing short of exceptional. With two decades of hands-on experience, she has honed her skills and cultivated an expansive and influential network within the industry.
Robin actively characterizes her approach to talent acquisition with partnership, transparency, and a genuine passion for helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals.
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