Stratolaunch
technology accelerator
EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer
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“Embedded Software Engineer at Stratolaunch. Skills: Embedded Software Development, Flight Software, Real-time Operating Systems, C++, Python. Develop and test new flight software in support of advanced rocket-powered air-launch vehicle systems. Support flight software architecture development, both concept and implementation”
What You'll Achieve.
enable routine access to the hypersonic environment; deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment; advancing national security; achieving these efforts
Industry & Context.
develop software requirements and solutions
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, TS/SCI security clearance, Travel, as needed, to support the department, Travel estimated to be <5%, This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties., U. S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience with real-time embedded software development, Experience with serial communications, software test, and computer networking, Communication standards and protocols e. g. RS422, UDP/TCP, Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, Ability to work on your own initiative, prioritize tasking, and coordinate with VMS lead to accomplish VMS goals, Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, C++ 2014 and Python programming languages, Real-time operating systems (FreeRTOSVxWorks, Linux, etc.), MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Nice to Have
Flight computer and/or vehicle management computer software development, test, and integration, Agile Software Development methodologies, Safety-critical system design standards, Hardware in the loop simulation and testing, Experience with Linux operating systems, Digital and analog circuit design, TS/SCI security clearance, Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira, Bitbucket, Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, Familiarity with LabVIEW, Familiarity with Python
What You'll Do.
Develop and test new flight software in support of advanced rocket-powered air-launch vehicle systems
Support flight software architecture development
both concept and implementation
Develop software components to interface with and control vehicle sensors and effectors
Develop and execute automated software test processes in support of software verification and validation
Support various labench hardware tests with custom software
Contribute to hardware integration with the development of interface documents
Support integration of the air-launch vehicle systems with the carrier aircraft
Perform design and/or analysis to support component development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand challenges and develop software requirements and solutions; collaborate with other personnel throughout system development, ground test, and flight test; coordinate with VMS lead to accomplish VMS goals
Communication Scope
Communication standards and protocols
Process & Methodology
prioritize tasking
Full Job Description
Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level II, Sr., or Staff level Embedded Software Engineer to participate in the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous, air-launched, hypersonic test vehicle. You will contribute to multiple phases of the software development lifecycle and collaborate with other personnel throughout system development, ground test, and flight test. You will integrate the vehicle management system application code in addition to the development of subsystem management code. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and test new flight software in support of advanced rocket-powered air-launch vehicle systems Collaborate with stakeholders to understand challenges and develop software requirements and solutions Support flight software architecture development, both concept and implementation Develop software components to interface with and control vehicle sensors and effectors Develop and execute automated software test processes in support of software verification and validation Support various lab/bench hardware tests with custom software Contribute to hardware integration with the development of interface documents Support integration of the air-launch vehicle systems with the carrier aircraft Perform design and/or analysis to support component development Provide technical guidance for projects within the larger program Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments Travel, as needed, to support the department QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS To perform this
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