Senior Software Engineer (Ohio)

LTA Research; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

100% health insurance premium for individuals

401(k) matching up to 6%

Monthly wellness stipend

Yearly education stipend

Fun events and an airship ride

Job summary

LTA Research in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of safety-critical software for aircraft and airships. The role requires significant experience in real-time operating systems and embedded development.

The successful candidate will also develop test sets, ensure software validation, and work in collaboration with flight test engineers. LTA Research offers excellent health benefits, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and more, making it a rewarding workplace.

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Qualifications

• 7/5 years of experience in a similar Senior Software Engineer role.
• Detail oriented and excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead software requirements and collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Develop comprehensive test sets for software validation.
• Lead software change request and review activities.

Skills

C#

C++

RTOS

Python

GitLab CI-CD

Software validation

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Embedded Systems

EE hardware interfaces

PLC systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead Capturing and Finalizing Software Requirements in collaboration with flight test engineers, flight operations, pilots, and other cross functional stakeholders
• Lead and maintain Design of Safety Critical Software for aircraft/airship.
• Lead and hands‑on with Safety Critical Software Implementation and integration activities.
• Develop comprehensive test sets for validation and verification of released software.
• Lead root cause analysis of issues stemming from internal and external test activities.
• Lead software development in conjunction with other systems to verify & validate repeatability and reliability on the Airship meeting quality and timing requirements.
• Develop and establish requirements for associated Simulation software.
• Create and maintain Simulation software design documentation and test reports.
• Lead various levels of Software Releases for various testing and final usage Airship.
• Lead Software Change Request, Merge Request, Software Review, etc. activities
• Lead Software Engineering project related development activities.
• Collaborate with various cross functional teams.
• Lead and/or Support training activities.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7/5 years of experience in a similar Senior Software Engineer role and responsibilities.
• Proficient in Real Time Operating System and Embedded Systems based development.
• Proficient in C#, C++, RTOS, Python, and Scripting.
• Proficient with GitLab based CI-CD software build toolchain and release.
• Proficient in common software validation practices and standards.
• Detail oriented and well organized with excellent communication skills.
• Self-Starter as well as a Team player, with a can‑do attitude and a desire to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aviation standards such as DO-178C or equivalent industry standards.
• Experience working with EE hardware interfaces such as MCU, Communication, Sensors, Actuators, etc.
• Experience working with C and/or embedded C.
• Experience working with PLC systems and HMI.
• Experience in development of UI for cockpit, instrument cluster, equipment.
• Basic front‑end and back‑end software architecture‑based development.

What We Offer

• Relocation assistance
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
• Company‑paid life, AD&D, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability insurances
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check clearance
• Drug test clearance wherever applicable
• Applicant must be able to obtain a NASA Moffett Federal Airfield AOA Badge

$125,000 - $150,000 a year

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.