Principal Engineer – Software Engineering (Embedded)

avav; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 224,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager in the United States. The role leads embedded software efforts within the engineering management team and helps shape the product development strategy, budget, and team growth.

The position requires extensive embedded programming experience, leadership skills, and a strong background in RTOS, I/O drivers, and microcontrollers. Travel within the Continental U.S. may be required as projects advance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in CS/EE or related; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 12+ years embedded programming experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• 8+ years across multiple engineering projects focused on embedded software.
• Experience with RTOS, I/O drivers, and micro-controllers.
• Familiar with I2C, SPI, CAN, USB.
• Willingness to travel within the Continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development.
• Collaborate with management, production, and marketing to define product design requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct engineering development projects; review design decisions.
• Design and implement software applications as an individual contributor.
• Design embedded software drivers and applications on micro-controllers.
• Verify and document product designs per quality and regulatory guidelines.
• Work in an Agile environment coordinating software projects including scope and resourcing.
• Participate in testing, test witnessing, and certification of software.
• Interact with senior management; establish budgets, schedules and plans.

Skills

Embedded programming

RTOS

C language

Microcontrollers

I2C/SPI/CAN/USB

Leadership

Budget planning

Education

BS in CS/EE or related

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Software Engineering, coordinates with other departments to meet the milestones during product development cycles. As a member of the Engineering management team, the Software Engineering Manager participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy, budget, team development and evaluation.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development. Attracts and retains high caliber staff and provides mentorship
• Collaborates with management, production, and marketing to define product design requirements
• Plans, coordinates, and directs engineering development projects. Reviews and approves product design decisions
• Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software applications as an individual contributor
• Design and implement embedded software drivers and applications on a micro-controller
• Verify and document product designs according to quality and regulatory guidelines
• Works in an Agile environment to coordinate software development projects including scope, scheduling and resourcing
• Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Tests, analyzes, and debugs embedded software and digital electronics
• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas
• Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules and work plans. Interacts with senior management
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 12+ years of experience in embedded programming and knowledge in embedded system design
• At least 2+ years in a supervisory role and successfully managing a technical design team
• 8+ years' experience on multiple engineering projects including research and development efforts, with a focus on embedded software aspects of the project life cycle
• Experienced in and knowledgeable of real-time operating systems (RTOS), I/O drivers, and micro-controllers
• Experienced in and knowledgeable of data communication protocols (e.g. I2C, SPI, CAN, USB)
• Demonstrated expert programming ability with C language
• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree is desired
• Demonstrates competency in communicating technically and effectively with electrical, mechanical and software groups and staff
• Skilled at identifying, communicating and mitigating technical risks and issues
• Understands schematics and is skilled at using a logic analyzer
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision‑making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Assess the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary

$147,000 - $224,250

ITAR Requirement

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.

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. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.