Software Engineer II, Applications (Onsite)

Astronics-; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with profit sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Astronics CSC is seeking a hands‑on software engineer to design, develop, and install software solutions for in‑flight entertainment systems. This onsite role is primarily based in Waukegan, IL, requiring close collaboration with hardware engineers and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a related field and is adept with Linux, Python, C/C++, and database technologies. Experience with version control and test/firmware development is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and/or Electrical Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university program.
• Detail oriented, proactive team player and methodical self‑starter able to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Strong familiarity with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, Yocto, Debian, Raspberry Pi, etc.), and can configure and troubleshoot network, video, and other devices by installing, or possibly customizing kernel modules.
• Ability to write Python, Bash and C/C++ code as needed for custom test or firmware programming software development. Front and back end database experience such as SQLite and MySQL. Java or C# experience a plus. Arduino experience a plus.
• Strong familiarity with Configuration Management, Revision Control, Defect/Change Tracking systems and software such as Github, Subversion, and JIRA, plus an interest in using and contributing to these systems.
• Possible experience with the development of application software for networked media sharing systems, advanced web pages, web software development languages/frameworks, streaming video, etc. that would be directly used in an In‑Flight Entertainment system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Will develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas and following the software development lifecycle.
• Formulate, design, develop, document, test, and maintain primarily acceptance test, functional test, and/or firmware programming software, using industry best practices and standard design frameworks as appropriate.
• Analyze product requirements and design, consulting with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to determine necessary areas of test coverage and pass/fail criteria.
• Support factory manufacturing and customers in troubleshooting and root causing issues related to the test and/or programming software.
• The candidate must be “hands‑on,” detail oriented, and willing to roll up his/her sleeves to ensure a successful program.
• Responsible for implementing and complying with all ethical and legal compliance requirements.
• Other duties & functions may be assigned to this position as needed.
• Working knowledge of ISO/9001/14000/13485 and AS9100 processes.

Job description

Astronics CSC is seeking a hands‑on software engineer to design, develop, and install software solutions for in‑flight entertainment systems. This onsite role is primarily based in Waukegan, IL, requiring close collaboration with hardware engineers and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a related field and is adept with Linux, Python, C/C++, and database technologies. Experience with version control and test/firmware development is a plus.