Job Listing Description

JOB TITLE: Sr. Software Engineer

LOCATION: Mojave, CA (on-site position)

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a US persons as noted in the Job description? Do you meet the educational requirements for this job? Do you meet the experience requirements for this job? Are you able to commute to the job location or are you able to relocate for the role?

Details:

Contract 12 mos. - potential for extended term Applicants must be a US citizen or Green Card holder to be considered for this role. Medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare Robust 401K Potential for bonuses Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify

Summary:

This company is developing an air-launch platform to contribute to high-speed research and development. The goal is to use the air-launch platform for enabling technologies that may not exist otherwise. This company has the potential for creating technology development opportunities for commercial, philanthropic, and governmental organizations to collect rich and actionable data and drive advancements in science, research, and technology.

We need a Sr. Software Engineer to participate in the development and test of the flight control system and embedded systems. You will have ownership of GNC and vehicle subsystem simulation and test capabilities that contribute to the development and flight of the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle. You are responsible for contributing to the development of subsystem models, test plans, integration of models into both software and hardware simulation environments, and verification of flight software against requirements. This position will include evaluation of a broad range of technical data.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Development of truth models of vehicle subsystems and dynamics in Matlab/Simulink

Support the development of GNC and embedded system software using a combination of C/C++ and model-based tools

Development of Processor-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulators

Generation of autocode from Matlab/Simulink

Integration of autocode with hand code

Debugging of integrated flight software and simulation software

Development of test plans and scripts for automated testing, per defined requirements

Execution of software on target hardware

Support and execute test events in the simulator and on the vehicle

Conduct bench tests of flight hardware, including INS, IMU, actuation, and flight computer subsystems

Verify proper data transfer between hardware components via multiple communication protocols (RS-422, ethernet, discrete, analog, etc.)

Regular and comprehensive communication to the Vehicle Management System Lead

Travel, as needed, to support the department

Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

Desired Skills:

Required

Must demonstrate the ability to perform combinations of the Essential Responsibilities

Highly skilled in Matlab & Simulink tools

Highly skilled in software debugging

Experience with simulator development

Familiar with hardware necessary to execute and test software

Fundamental understanding of flight dynamics and aircraft systems

Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals

Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Preferred

Hardware in the loop simulator development experience

Aircraft, missile, and/or launch vehicle ground or flight test experience

Aircraft, missile, and/or launch vehicle development experience

Development or test of GNC algorithms

Dynamic system modeling of fixed wing, missile, and/or hypersonic vehicles

Requirements development: design, implementation, integration, test, & post-flight analysis

Familiarity with concurrent real-time simulation tools

Security clearance

Education/experience/certifications

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-plus years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Remarks

Travel estimated to be approximately < 5%

Position is based in Mojave, CA

Applicants must be a US citizen or Green Card holder to be considered for this role.

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)