Controls Software Specialist

Compunnel Inc.

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 93,676 - 107,452

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering company in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced Software Specialist. This role requires at least 5 years in Aerospace or Embedded Systems, and a degree in Engineering. You will design software for embedded systems and lead cross-functional teams. The pay rates are $68–$78/hr with a contract employment type.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience in Aerospace or Embedded Systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Capture and synthesize software requirements for embedded systems.
Architect, design, and develop software products through their lifecycle.
Lead engineers to meet program deliverables for schedule, cost, quality, and compliance.
Identify and manage project risks.
Compile reports for certifying authorities and gate reviews.

Skills

Experience in Aerospace

Experience in Embedded Systems

C programming

Python

Assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline

Master’s degree in STEM discipline

Associate degree with 7+ years of experience

Tools

Simulink

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$68.00/hr - $78.00/hr

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Top Priority Skills:

At least 5 years of experience in Aerospace or Embedded Systems
Engineering Degree – must have (might entertain a Computer Science Degree, but engineering is better)
Nice to haves: Experience with C, Rust, Python, Assembly, understanding safety critical control systems, knowledge of DO standards and military standards, FPGA knowledge would be the pink unicorn

Key Accountabilities:

Collaborate with other systems teams and customers to fully capture and synthesize software requirements for high integrity embedded systems.
Architect, design, develop software products through testing, diagnosing, and verification throughout the entirety of the product lifecycle. Execute software development activities and ensure the delivery of a compliant sub-system level solution for programs including hardware/software and software/software component testing.
Lead a team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met including accountability for Schedule, Cost, Quality and Compliance. Plan and manage software development activities using agile methodologies.
Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan) and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan.
Compile functional descriptions, design assurance, and test results into reports sufficient for certifying authorities, customer deliverables, and gate reviews.
Design for functional safety and security. Experience with embedded safety critical software for aerospace to meet civil or military qualification objectives.

Basic Requirements:

Associate degree with 7+ years of experience in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems)
Bachelor\'s degree in STEM discipline with experience in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems) with 5+ years’ experience, OR
Master’s degree in STEM discipline with experience in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems), with 3+ years’ experience OR
To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

Excellent systems thinking aptitude: the ability to understand complex system boundaries, interactions, and interdependencies across multiple abstraction and aggregation layers throughout the system’s entire lifecycle.
Ability to analyze and translate high level requirements into software systems and components.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, and presentation) for both expert and non-expert audiences.
Experience with customer interactions and successful capture of externally funded programs that facilitate trade studies, research and technology development, and system architecture design as applicable to embedded control systems.
Proficiency using C, Simulink, Assembly, Python. Familiarity with model-based software design and simulation; control system experience.
Skill and understanding of safety critical control systems (DAL A-C), high integrity control solutions, the interaction between security and safety, aerospace certification & qualification standards and their application for electronics is highly desirable, including but not limited to standards such as RTCA / DO (Aerospace) and applicable Mil-STDs with basic knowledge of US Export Control regulations applicable to these components.

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