Principal Software Engineer

Argotec; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with 100% match up to 8%

Life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Argotec is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for the US office to define, develop, and test software for space computing systems and missions. You will report to the Chief Technology Officer and collaborate with Argotec’s global Software Design teams, while also benefiting from support from headquarters in Italy.

The role emphasizes independent work within a multi-disciplinary environment, with responsibilities spanning proposal support, system performance analysis, and Avionics testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Engineering, or related STEM field.
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required.
• Excellent written and oral communications.

Responsibilities

• Proposal support for Avionics and Electrical systems.
• Assessing system performance, designing trades, and evaluating system effectiveness.
• Review of electrical schematics, layout, and manufacturing specifications.
• Definition of board-level hardware architectures and EEE parts selection.
• Definition and execution of Avionics testing.
• Development and management of subsystem specifications.
• Preliminary subsystem validation through analysis and simulations.
• Support to other company’s Units.

Skills

Team player

Multi-disciplinary design

Space systems

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Power electronics

FPGA design

EMC/EMI design

Problem solving

Scheduling avionics projects

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Principal Software Engineer in the US office, you will report to the Chief Technology Officer and will support Argotec’s global Software Design teams. Support includes defining, developing, and testing software for innovative space computing systems and exciting missions.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work independently and autonomously while being backed by the support of an experienced multi-functional team from Argotec’s headquarters in Italy.

Specific Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Proposal support for Avionics and Electrical systems
• Assessing system performance, designing trades, and evaluating system effectiveness
• Review of electrical schematics, layout, and manufacturing specifications
• Definition of board-level hardware architectures and EEE parts selection
• Definition and execution of Avionics testing
• Development and management of subsystem specifications
• Preliminary subsystem/component validation through analysis and simulations
• Support to other company’s Units

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Engineering, or other related STEM discipline and typically 14 or more years of Engineering or relevant experience (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education)
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency
• Excellent written and oral communications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Team player and a “Do what it takes” attitude
• Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Strong background in any of the following areas
• Developing space systems, including OBCs and PCDUs
• Analog, digital, and power electronics
• Complex PCB layout design
• Designing FPGA devices
• Designing for EMC/EMI
• Great problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Background in the Space or Defense
• Very good knowledge of the space standards (CCSDS, ECSS, MIL etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory instruments
• Ability to establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Proficiency in Altium Designer
• Knowledge of RF electronic devices
• Experience in programming embedded micro-controllers/processors
• Experience in scheduling and coordinating activities for avionics projects

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

ARGOTEC OFFERS

• Annual incentive pay is based upon performance and commensurate with the level of the position.
• Generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 100% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, this announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Argotec is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.