LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Avionics Embedded OFP Architect (ARINC 653 RTOS)

Southwest Research Institute; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute's Tactical Aerospace division seeks an experienced systems engineer to architect and lead multi-partition avionics LRUs within an ARINC 653 environment. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams through the full development cycle, from requirements to flight test, coordinating with customers and management.

The role involves lab and flight-test integration, mentoring engineers, and supporting fielded systems and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree.
• 8+ years designing embedded architecture in RTOS multi-partition, multi-criticality environments.
• Experience with RTOS environments (Green Hills or DDC-I DEOS) and LDRA.
• Experience with C/C++.
• 2-5 years leading development and test engineering teams to meet program needs.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and debugging in a lab environment.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead multi-partition avionics systems through the full development cycle.
• Lead integration efforts within lab, SIL, and flight test.
• Coordinate with customers and upper management to meet requirements.
• Mentor and develop embedded systems engineers.
• Support fielded LRUs and assist with marketing efforts.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS experience

Embedded systems

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Green Hills RTOS

DDC-I DEOS

LDRA

Logic analyzers

Job description

Who We Are

Southwest Research Institute's (SwRI) Tactical Aerospace provides world-class design, development, and test solutions. We provide avionics and payload/mission equipment for airborne/ground systems for new and legacy platforms for the DoD industry, Allies, and U.S. Government. This position may reside in one of our primary sites (San Antonio, TX, Warner Robins, GA, or Beavercreek, OH).

Objectives of this Role

Architect and design multi-partition, multi-DAL systems within a ARINC 653 environment. Lead engineering teams to develop complex microprocessor based avionics/mission/payload LRU's through the full development cycle (Requirements, design, development, sw/hw integration, V&V, qualification, flight test, etc). Lead integration efforts within the lab, SIL, and ultimately the aircraft. Coordinate with customers and upper management. Support fielded LRU's and marketing efforts.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

Collaboratively work with teams to develop avionics grade LRUs for airborne and ground systems. These teams consist of core disciplines across Systems, Electrical, Software, Firmware, and Mechanical engineering. Mentor, guide, and develop complex embedded systems. Development includes the full life cycle from requirements and architectures through V&V and integration. Support Department management in specific marketing activities, writing proposals, and developing product/technology roadmaps. Interact directly with clients and company staff to establish requirements and architectures to meet client expectations.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree.
• 8+ years: Experience designing embedded architecture designs within a RTOS multi partition, multi criticality environment.
• Experience with RTOS (Green Hills or DDC-I DEOS) development environment as well as LDRA.
• Experience with C/C++.
• 2-5 years: Experience leading development and test engineering teams to meet program needs.
• Experience with integrating software onto hardware and debugging within a lab environment utilizing equipment such as logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations

San Antonio, Texas Or Dayton, Ohio

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