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Thales Defense & Security, Inc. ยท 1 hour ago

Principal Embedded Software Engineer- Avionics

positionAurora, IL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff
money$141K/yr - $180K/yr
date8+ years exp

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a U.S. company specializing in defense technologies across various domains. They are seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture design and implementation for helmet-mounted display systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Hiring Manager
Jim Daly
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Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in the design of Avionics display systems
Develop efficient and robust software architecture that remains consistent with safety and regulatory requirements in accordance with RTCA DO-178C
Evaluate competing technical solutions
Provide technical expertise in Model-Based Design, ARINC 653 specification, and protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 and ARINC 615
Perform software design in ARINC 653-compliant RTOS and embedded Linux
Proficiency in coding in C and Python, Unit Test and Integration Test
Serves as technical lead in software development projects
Provides technical assistance in developing proposals and bids and supporting customer queries

Qualification

ARINC 653-compliant RTOSModel-Based DesignEmbedded LinuxC programmingPython programmingMIL-STD-1553ARINC-429ARINC 615Continuous improvementInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor's Degree Required
8 years or more of experience in Software Engineering
Proven experience working on ARINC 653-compliant RTOS, Model-Based Design and protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 and ARINC 615
Proven experience working on embedded systems in a Linux environment
Possesses knowledge of practical and theoretical design of deterministic embedded systems
Willingness to travel to customer sites
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values

Preferred

BSCS, BSCE or BSEE preferred

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
Hybrid Working Environment

Company

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

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Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is a U.S.
dateFounded in 1964
location
Clarksburg, Maryland, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.thalesdsi.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Denise Wright
Principal Resourcing Partner
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Glen Parker
Chief Operations Officer
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