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X-Bow Systems · 3 weeks ago

Lead Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

X-Bow Systems is looking for a Lead Embedded Flight Software Engineer to own the flight software effort for their solid propellant launch vehicles. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing embedded flight software, as well as leading a software team and supporting other key launch vehicle systems.

AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test an embedded flight software framework for a series of controlled launch vehicles

Grow and lead a software team at a growing launch vehicle provider

Flight software requirements definition and modular architecture development

Selection and configuration of computing hardware, operating system, external libraries, and other hardware/software trade studies

Implementation of software/middleware interfaces to communicate with devices such as sensors, actuators, radios, FPGAs/microprocessors, and power bus controllers

Flight software development and implementation

Software Validation and Verification Methodologies standardization

Participate in design and standup of hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) lab

Contribute to an ongoing hardware selection process alongside other stakeholders (GNC, Avionics, Systems) to define, select, and source hardware

Support launch vehicle integration, test, and flight operations

Qualification

Embedded software engineeringC/C++ programmingReal-time operating systemsSoftware interfaces developmentVersion control (git)Task managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilityTeam collaborationWork independently

Required

Minimum 15 years of directly related industry experience

Background in embedded software engineering for aerospace applications

C/C++ preferred

Ability to identify and tailor appropriate computing hardware for the application

Familiarity with real-time operating systems (FREERTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity)

Experience creating software interfaces and device drivers for serial communications (RS-232/422/485), Ethernet (TCP/UDP), and other communication interfaces

Software Unit Test Suites

Version control (git, svn, or similar. Git preferred)

Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems during operational events

Ability to work in small collaborative teams, turning high level goals into detailed designs and operational products

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Ability to complete assignments with little or no supervision

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Preferred

Experience with Atlassian software - Confluence and Jira

Demonstrated past ownership of embedded aerospace software through entire life cycle

Avionics systems engineering experience

Experience developing simulation environments for flight software test campaigns

Desire to support or own other key launch vehicle systems which require similar capabilities, including: Avionics (Flight Computers, Navigation Hardware, Power, etc.)