Thales Defense & Security, Inc. · 2 days ago
Principal Embedded Software Engineer- Avionics
Clarksburg, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $187K/yr
8+ years expThales Defense & Security, Inc. is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense domains for over 60 years. They are seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to provide technical expertise in the design and implementation of software architecture for helmet-mounted display systems in the Avionics domain.
AerospaceManufacturingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Bachelor's Degree Required; BSCS, BSCE or BSEE preferred
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
Bachelor's Degree Required; 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.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is a U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Denise Wright
Principal Resourcing Partner
Glen Parker
Chief Operations Officer
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