Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Applications)

AeroVironment • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Applications) leads and mentors a talented group of engineers in a fast moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this role, one leads the plans, design, development and testing of mission systems flight software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience in Linux application software development.
• Familiar with OOP software design patterns, SDLC, and STLC
• Expertise in one of the following: Python, C, C++11/17, and STL
• Demonstrated knowledge of VS Code or similar IDE as well as defect tracking tools
• Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code; Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process
• Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
• Demonstrated familiarity with source control tools such as Git and cloud-based CI/CD tools
• Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.
• This 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.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Experience with computer vision and machine learning on embedded systems
• Experience with UAS, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other embedded systems
• Familiar with real-time controls, especially advanced estimations techniques
• Experience developing within the Robot Operating System (ROS2) framework on Linux/ARM
• Familiar with the FACE technical standard and UoC development
• Demonstrates leadership skills and sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
• Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system
• 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
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

• Software development in support of AV’s vision-based navigation, autonomy, cooperative behaviors, and mission systems technology roadmap
• Writes and tests onboard Linux application software to support integration of sensors, processors, or other robotics systems into aircraft
• Understands the requirements and process.
• Participates in and leads software design reviews
• Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
• Implements coding according to coding standard.
• Writes a unique test, and validate software according to the process.
• Contributes to process improvement efforts
• Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
• Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
• Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs
• Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• May supervise the activities of others
• Other duties as assigned

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level