LTA Research & Exploration
Software
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Software Engineer at LTA Research & Exploration. Skills: Safety Critical Software, Embedded Systems, Software Development. Lead capturing software requirements. Lead finalizing software requirements”
Industry & Context.
root cause analysis
obtain NASA Moffett Federal Airfield AOA Badge
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS/MS in Computer Science, BS/MS in Computer Engineering, 7/5 years of experience, Proficient in Real Time Operating System, Proficient in Embedded Systems, Proficient in C#, Proficient in C++, Proficient in RTOS, Proficient in Python, Proficient in Scripting, Proficient with GitLab CI/CD, Proficient in software validation practices, Proficient in software validation standards, Criminal background check clearance, Drug test clearance
Nice to Have
Experience with aviation standards, Experience with DO-178C, Experience with EE hardware interfaces, Experience with MCU, Experience with Communication hardware, Experience with Sensors hardware, Experience with Actuators hardware, Experience working with C, Experience working with embedded C, Experience working with PLC systems, Experience working with HMI, Experience in development of UI, Basic front-end architecture development, Basic back-end architecture development
What You'll Do.
Lead capturing software requirements
Lead finalizing software requirements
Lead and maintain design of safety critical software
Lead safety critical software implementation
Lead safety critical software integration
Develop comprehensive test sets
Lead root cause analysis of issues
Lead software development with systems
Verify & Validate repeatability
Verify & Validate reliability
Develop requirements for simulation software
Create simulation software design documentation
Maintain simulation software design documentation
Create simulation software test reports
Maintain simulation software test reports
Lead software releases
Lead software change request activities
Lead software merge request activities
Lead software review activities
Lead software engineering project development
Support training activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
flight test engineers; flight operations; pilots; cross functional stake holders; various cross functional teams
Process & Methodology
Software Engineering project
Full Job Description
## Responsibilities Lead Capturing and Finalizing Software Requirements in collaboration with flight test engineers, flight operations, pilots, and other cross functional stake holders Lead and maintain Design of Safety Critical Software for aircraft/airship. Lead and hands-on with Safety Critical Software Implementation and integration activities. Develop comprehensive test sets for validation and verification of released software. Lead root cause analysis of issues stemming from internal and external test activities. Lead software development in conjunction with other systems to Verify & Validate repeatability and reliability on the Airship meeting quality and timing requirements. Develop and establish requirements for associated Simulation software. Create and maintain Simulation software design documentation and test reports. Lead various levels of Software Releases for various testing and final usage Airship. Lead Software Change Request, Merge Request, Software Review, etc. activities Lead Software Engineering project related development activities. Collaborate with various cross functional teams. Lead and/or Support training activities. ## Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. 7/5 years of experience in a similar Senior Software Engineer role and responsibilities. Proficient in Real Time Operating System and Embedded Systems based development. Proficient in C#, C++, RTOS, Python, and Scripting. Proficient with GitLab based CI-CD software build toolchain and release. Proficient in common software validation practices and standards. Detail oriented and well organized with excellent communication skills. Self-Starter as well as a Team player, with a can-do attitude and a desire to learn. ## Preferred Qualifications Experience with aviation standards such as DO-178C or equivalent industry standards. Experience working with EE hardware interfaces such as MCU, Communication, Sensors, Actuators, etc. Experience working with
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