Principal Engineer – Software Engineering (Embedded)

AeroVironment, Inc.; Virginia Colony (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 224,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead embedded software efforts within the engineering team in the United States.

The role focuses on coordinating with departments, guiding product development strategy, budget oversight, and team development. You will contribute as both a manager and hands-on engineer, overseeing embedded software design, driver development for micro-controllers, and ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory guidelines within an

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related is required or equivalent.
• Advanced degree is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development.
• Collaborate with management, production and marketing to define product design requirements.
• Plan and direct engineering development projects.
• Review and approve product design decisions.
• Design, modify, and implement software applications as an individual contributor.
• Test and debugs embedded software and digital electronics.
• Work in an Agile environment coordinating software development.

Skills

Embedded programming

Mentoring staff

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Risk mitigation

Education

BS in CS/EE/CE or related

Advanced degree (desired)

Tools

RTOS

I2C

SPI

CAN

USB

C language

Job description

Worker Type: Regular

Job Description Summary

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.
• Designs and implements embedded software drivers and applications on a micro-controller.
• Verifies and documents 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.
• 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 (i.e. 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.
• Assesses 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 Range

US$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”). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be approved for an export license by the governing agency. A “U.S. person” is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Current U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.