Skydweller Aero
Sr. Embedded Software Engineer Lead
Skydweller Aero, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
About Us
Skydweller Aero Inc. is a transatlantic cutting-edge aerospace company developing solar powered aircraft solutions capable of achieving perpetual flight with heavy, and powerful payload capacity. Utilizing technology based upon the longest continuous renewably powered flight program in history, this fast-growing startup is developing a new class of unmanned aircraft, providing the persistence of geosynchronous satellites with the powerful sensing capabilities and the flexibility of a large, airborne platform. Skydweller Aero Inc. has World and US headquarters in Oklahoma City and European offices headquartered in Spain.
Job Description Skydweller Aero is looking for a motivated, process-oriented and creative software engineer lead to join the embedded software team to develop safety-critical code for the UAV and ground station. The job includes full lifecycle development following DO-178C objectives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Software is developed with model-based software tools, and experience with SCADE Suite is preferred.
Lead/manage local embedded software team
Work with the Spanish team to meet company software needs
Responsible for writing code for UAS command and control
Responsible for writing code to interface with modems/radios onboard the aircraft and within the control system
Responsible for writing code to interface with payloads onboard the Skydweller UAS
Work independently to understand all interface requirements for modems/radios/payloads and write the low-level code to remotely manage these systems
Work with other team members to define the overall aircraft networking architecture, communications protocol, and equipment requirements
Developing safety-critical and mission-critical software using SCADE
Decomposing and deriving software requirements that address safety, security, and performance in addition to baseline functional requirements
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design efficient, safe code
Documenting the software design
Support software test and systems engineering in reviewing and updating the design
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or similar field with 10+ years
Demonstrated history in the design, prototyping, and testing of high reliability software with 10+ years experience
Experience in the design of flight Critical Software Architectures
Experience in leading or managing a team of software engineers
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree or PhD in Software Engineering or Related Field
5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, railway, or defense industries in embedded software development
Knowledge of MIL-STD software development
Experience in development under ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178
Extensive Experience in C/C++
Extensive Experience with SCADE
Tools/Frameworks
SCADE Architect/Studio
Polarion
VxWorks
Jira
Confluence
Software
SCADE Suite
C/C++
Python
Company Benefits
Health insurance: We offer health insurance to all FTEs, which can include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off: This includes vacation time, sick leave, and personal days.
Flexible schedules: we offer flexible schedules; we help employees achieve a better work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities: we may offer training, educational opportunities, or tuition reimbursement programs to help employees develop their skills and advance their careers.
Stock options: all FTEs after one year of seniority may have the opportunity to receive options as part of their compensation package.
Bonuses: we offer bonuses or other forms of performance-based compensation to reward employees for their hard work and achievements.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Job Description Skydweller Aero is looking for a motivated, process-oriented and creative software engineer lead to join the embedded software team to develop safety-critical code for the UAV and ground station. The job includes full lifecycle development following DO-178C objectives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Software is developed with model-based software tools, and experience with SCADE Suite is preferred.
Lead/manage local embedded software team
Work with the Spanish team to meet company software needs
Responsible for writing code for UAS command and control
Responsible for writing code to interface with modems/radios onboard the aircraft and within the control system
Responsible for writing code to interface with payloads onboard the Skydweller UAS
Work independently to understand all interface requirements for modems/radios/payloads and write the low-level code to remotely manage these systems
Work with other team members to define the overall aircraft networking architecture, communications protocol, and equipment requirements
Developing safety-critical and mission-critical software using SCADE
Decomposing and deriving software requirements that address safety, security, and performance in addition to baseline functional requirements
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design efficient, safe code
Documenting the software design
Support software test and systems engineering in reviewing and updating the design
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or similar field with 10+ years
Demonstrated history in the design, prototyping, and testing of high reliability software with 10+ years experience
Experience in the design of flight Critical Software Architectures
Experience in leading or managing a team of software engineers
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree or PhD in Software Engineering or Related Field
5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, railway, or defense industries in embedded software development
Knowledge of MIL-STD software development
Experience in development under ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178
Extensive Experience in C/C++
Extensive Experience with SCADE
Tools/Frameworks
SCADE Architect/Studio
Polarion
VxWorks
Jira
Confluence
Software
SCADE Suite
C/C++
Python
Company Benefits
Health insurance: We offer health insurance to all FTEs, which can include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off: This includes vacation time, sick leave, and personal days.
Flexible schedules: we offer flexible schedules; we help employees achieve a better work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities: we may offer training, educational opportunities, or tuition reimbursement programs to help employees develop their skills and advance their careers.
Stock options: all FTEs after one year of seniority may have the opportunity to receive options as part of their compensation package.
Bonuses: we offer bonuses or other forms of performance-based compensation to reward employees for their hard work and achievements.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Notes: Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing. Please apply to one position and refer to other positions of interest in the NOTES section.
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