Why we need you:

• The goal of this position is to facilitate the development of autonomous systems through the use of surrogate platforms like helicopters, and simulation.  This position will facilitate the integration of new software modules in our helicopter platform & bench setups, develop software architectures that enable rapid test and evaluation, automate software deployment, and automate data extraction and validation.  
• This role requires onsite presence to work directly with the R&D team in Hollister at least 2-5 days per week depending on the testing activities.

What you will do:

• Be responsible for developing software used in the end-to-end testing of embedded sensors from simulation to flight test. 
• Work with the systems engineers to understand the functional and performance requirements for the confliction detection, navigation, & flight path management system and subsystems.
• Work with the R&D team to develop test plans specifying flight tests that  need to be performed, the sensor and ground truth data that needs to be collected, and the expected results.
• You will plan and execute mentorship programs for junior Software Engineers.

What you have done:

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, STEM, or equivalent real-world experience and 3+ years industry experience in Embedded Software development. 
• You have demonstrable proficiency in Python programming for embedded systems, robotics or network-based services. 
• You have a strong understanding of basic embedded software concepts such as signal analysis, hardware abstraction layers, firmware drivers, and memory allocation. 
• You have experience with commonly used project management, bug tracking, continuous integration tools e.g., JIRA.
• You have experience with capturing, monitoring and analyzing network traffic, e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, iPerf.
• You have experience with Linux, e.g., configuration management, shell scripting.
• You have experience with Docker or experience with containerization in general.

Desired:

• You have experience with real time operating systems (RTOS), and other low-level C/C++ software.
• You have experience with MATLAB/Simulink Model-Based Design.
• You have C/C++ programming experience with the GNU Toolchain (gcc, gdb).
• You have familiarity with flight simulators leveraging both software and hardware “in-the-loop” testing strategies
• You are familiar with Agile software development, unit Testing and test driven development.
• You have familiarity with flight test operations.
• You have familiarity with sensors used in the aviation industry, e.g., ADS-B, GPS, INS, radios, etc.
• You have familiarity with embedded systems communication protocols, e.g., CAN, ARINC, I2C, SPI

Who you are:

• You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges.
• You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset.
• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience.
• You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion.
• You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations.
• You are a positive team player.