Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Chief Engineer, Software uses one's expertise and experience to lead in the development of flight-critical software. In this role, the Chief Software Engineer mentors, leads and manages a small team of dedicated engineers developing real-time, embedded micro-controller software and firmware for avionic systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in software development in accordance with DO-178.

• Leads and supports the development of documentation necessary for FAA certification.

• Develops system level software architecture.

• Creates high and low level (derived) requirements.

• Designs, codes, simulates, integrates and validates software.

• Leads, plans and participates in software design and code reviews.

• Conducts release/sprint planning and backlog management.

• Uses Atlassian toolset (Confluence and Jira) to manage software effort

• As an expert in the field, uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer-Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Minimum 15+ years' experience in real-time / embedded application software

• Expert knowledge in the use of C/C++ in embedded systems

• Experience in various software lifecycle methodologies

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills are required

• Proficiency in MS office and other office productivity tools

• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• PhD Is preferred

• GNC/auto pilot simulation and design experience is preferred

• Experience with UAS, drones, or robotics is preferred

• Familiarity with ARM processors is desired

• Basic electronics knowledge and use of lab equipment is desired

• Demonstrates strong leadership, listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings

• Capable of working on issues that impact design/selling success or address future concepts, products or technologies. Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$199,507 - $282,975

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

ABOUT US

At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century.

Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable.

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