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X-Bow Systems

Lead Flight Software Engineer

X-Bow Systems, Athens, Alabama, United States, 35611

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Overview Location: Huntsville, AL

X-Bow Systems is looking to fill a

Lead Flight Software Engineer

position to own the flight software effort for X-Bow's family of solid propellant launch vehicles from initial concept and requirements definition, through implementation, testing, and flight operations. Additionally, opportunities exist to own or support other key launch vehicle systems including avionics, cabling, and ordnance.

Responsibilities

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

Support launch vehicle integration, test, and flight operations

Required Skills & Qualifications

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

Additional Attributes That Will Be Considered For Position Selection

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.)

What We Offer

The chance to work on groundbreaking projects in the aerospace industry

A collaborative and inclusive work environment with flexible and remote options

Opportunities for career growth and development

Competitive compensation and benefits

General Disclosure X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Thank you for your interest in joining X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc., the space revolution on a solid foundation!

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