Remote Aerospace Software Engineer (C coding)

Belcan; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer for a remote role focusing on extensive C coding and Linux-based simulation application development for an aerospace client. You will contribute to all stages from requirements analysis to final verification, integrating embedded code into simulator architecture and using Linux tools for debugging and scripting.

The candidate should have 5+ years of experience, strong C (and some C++) background, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• C programming experience with some knowledge of C++.
• US Citizenship required.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux applications.
• Make build system experience.
• Familiarity with GDB/DDD/DBX.
• Experience with TCL/Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Integrate embedded code into the simulator architecture.
• Integrate the simulator into a hardware-in-the-loop test environment.
• Support, maintain, or enhance tools used with the simulation.
• Investigation and remediation of performance issues with the simulator.
• Troubleshoot and correct functional issues (e.g., crashes, build failures).
• Collaborate with team to develop estimates and support project planning.
• Support qualification of simulator components for formal product verification.
• Documentation creation/update.
• Address ad hoc questions from simulator users.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Linux development

Scripting languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Make

GDB

Python

TCL

Job description

A remote Software Engineer job is currently available through Belcan at one of our key aerospace clients. This role has a focus on extensive C coding. We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer with a focus on Linux Simulation Application Development and a strong background in complex software application design, maintenance, and support. The simulation team supports all phases of product development from early requirements analysis, through design, to final product validation and verification.

Job Duties:

• Integration of product embedded code into the simulator architecture
• Integration of the simulator into a hardware-in-the-loop test environment
• Support, maintenance, or enhancement of tools used with the simulation such as the drawing editor or scripting engine extensions
• Investigation and remediation of performance issues with the simulator
• Troubleshoot and correct functional issues (e.g 'crash', failure to build, incorrect output)
• Collaborate with team to develop estimates and support project planning
• Support Qualification of simulator components for formal product verification
• Documentation creation/update
• Address 'ad hoc' questions from simulator users to determine if remediation effort is required

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant field such as Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics; strong preference for Software Engineering.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Must have C coding experience with some knowledge of C++
• Due to the nature of the work performed, US Citizenship is a requirement

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience with developing applications under the UNIX/Linux operating system family (Windows experience is also acceptable)
• Embedded flight software build knowledge: comfortable with tools such as make.
• Linux POSIX mechanisms for facilities such as IPC and threading
• High degree of familiarity with common symbolic debugging tools (e.g. gdb, ddd, or dbx)
• Experience with scripting languages such as TCL, Python, and Linux shell
• Aerospace experience, especially with aircraft systems architecture
• Experience in GUI Development, Linux system administration, computational numerical methods, TCP/IP.

Compensation:

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary rate of $83,200-104,000, however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

• health care
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• education assistance
• paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer.

Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.