Sr Embedded Software Engineer 2

Volt; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 8,954,000 - 10,332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

EAP

Job summary

Volt is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer 2 for a 6-month contract in Carson, CA. You will lead a team to architect, design, and maintain embedded software, collaborate with hardware engineers, and drive test equipment development and root-cause analysis. Strong C/C++, Python, and aerospace DO-178B experience are required.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to strict configuration management and documentation practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in software engineering field or similar.
• 7+ years of embedded software design experience in a configuration and change-controlled design environment.
• Experience with aerospace design processes, standards, change control, configuration management, documentation, and flight safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads team that architects, designs, develops, debugs, and maintains software to provide innovative products and solutions to customers.
• Evaluates and designs industry standards and new technologies and helps define and shape new industry leading products.
• Identifies routine tasks and directs project team.
• Collaborates with electrical and mechanical engineers on the hardware design and implementation process.
• Develops designs of embedded software from functional requirements.
• Reviews design block diagrams, functional flows, and software models.
• Implements test application to support software development, integration, and verification.
• Creates Statements of Work and Purchase requisitions for contractors and outsourcing.
• Manages contractor tasks to support new products and existing product improvements.
• Management of global suppliers with minimal oversight.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Python

VB Script

Microcontrollers

Sensors

Hardware interfacing

Debugging

Leadership

Communication

Aerospace standards

Documentation

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

MS Office Suite

Change control systems

Job description

Thrive with Volt! Volt is immediately hiring a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer 2 in Carson, CA.

As a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer 2, you will:

• Leads team that architects, designs, develops, debugs, and maintains software to provide innovative products and solutions to our customers.
• Evaluates and designs industry standards and new technologies and helps define and shape new industry leading products.
• Identifies routine tasks and directs project team.
• Collaborates with electrical and mechanical engineers on the hardware design and implementation process.
• Develops designs of embedded software from functional requirements.
• Reviews design block diagrams, functional flows, and software models.
• Implements test application to support software development, integration, and verification. Review test reports.
• Understands, follows, and promotes, Safran P&Ps related to product development.
• Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
• Creates Statements of Work and Purchase requisitions for contractors and outsourcing.
• Manages contractor tasks to support new products and existing product improvements.
• Management of global suppliers with minimal oversight.

This is a 6-month full-time contract opportunity. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

The ideal candidate will have:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution
• 5 years of experience in software engineering field or similar
• 7+ years of embedded software design experience in a configuration and change-controlled design environment
• High level of proficiency in the design of analog and digital electronic circuits, power system electronics, electronic and electro-mechanical systems, and control systems
• Experience in the development of test equipment, product testing, error debugging, and root cause analysis
• High level of proficiency and knowledge in the design of embedded software and firmware systems, micro-controllers, sensors, and human interfaces
• High level of proficiency in C/C++ language programming
• High level of proficiency and knowledge in scripting languages: Python, VB Script, etc.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.
• Exhibit leadership qualities to effectively drive program work packages.
• Experience in aerospace design processes, standards, change control, configuration management, documentation, and flight safety requirements
• Familiarity with manufacturing and processing methods and techniques and integration of engineering objectives with manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in solving complex technical problems and a strong ownership and drive to bring issues to closure.
• Demonstrated ability in leadership of a technical group, motivation of technical personnel, good communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards, such as RTCA-DO-178B, MIL-STD-810.
• Ability to understand documents such as engineering drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Pay Range: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• health
• dental
• vision
• term life
• short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.