LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Avionics OFP Architect within ARINC 653 RTOS

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute seeks an experienced Architect to design multi-partition avionics systems in an ARINC 653 environment. Lead teams through full development cycles from requirements to flight test, coordinating with customers and upper management.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in embedded architectures, and proficiency with RTOS environments, C/C++, and DO-178 artifacts. U.S. citizen; onsite work in San Antonio, TX or Dayton, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years designing embedded architectures in RTOS multi-partition environments.
• Experience with RTOS development environments (Green Hills or DDC-I DEOS) and LDRA.
• Proficient in C/C++ and embedded software/hardware integration.
• 2-5 years leading development and test engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop avionics LRUs for airborne and ground systems across teams of Systems, Electrical, Software, Firmware and Mechanical engineering.
• Mentor and develop complex embedded systems through full lifecycle (requirements, design, V&V, qualification, flight test).
• Support marketing activities, write proposals, and help roadmaps for technology.
• Interface directly with clients and staff to define requirements and architectures.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems design

RTOS development

Leadership of dev/test teams

DO-178 processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Green Hills

DDC-I DEOS

LDRA

Job description

Who We Are:

The Tactical Aerospace Department 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.

For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.

Objectives of this Role:

Architect and design multi-partition, multi-DAL systems within a ARINC 653 environment. Lead teams to develop complex microprocessor based avionics/mission/payload LRU's through the full development cycle (Requirements, design, integrate, V&V, qualification, flight test, etc). Coordinate with customers and upper management.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Collaboratively work with teams to develop avionics grade LRUs for airborne and ground systems. 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.
• Experience with DO-178 processes and artifacts.
• Experience with BSP and driver development including communication buses (ethernet, PCIe, 1553, etc).
• Knowledge/experience with SOSA and FACE interfaces preferred.
• 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

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.