About this role
About the Role
Stratolaunch is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer at Level II, Senior, or Staff level to participate in the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous, air-launched, hypersonic test vehicle. You will contribute to multiple phases of the software development lifecycle and collaborate with system development, ground test, and flight test teams, integrating the vehicle management system (VMS) application code and subsystem management code. What You'll Do
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Develop and test new flight software in support of advanced rocket-powered air-launch vehicle systems
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Collaborate with stakeholders to understand challenges and develop software requirements and solutions
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Support flight software architecture development, both concept and implementation
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Develop software components to interface with and control vehicle sensors and effectors
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Develop and execute automated software test processes for software verification and validation
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Support various lab/bench hardware tests with custom software
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Contribute to hardware integration with the development of interface documents
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Support integration of the air-launch vehicle systems with the carrier aircraft
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Perform design and/or analysis to support component development
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Provide technical guidance for projects within the larger program
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Travel, as needed, to support the department What We're Looking For
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Real-time embedded software development experience
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Experience with serial communications, software test, and computer networking
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Knowledge of RS422, UDP/TCP
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Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
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Ability to work on your own initiative, prioritize tasking, and coordinate with VMS lead to accomplish VMS goals
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Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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C++14 and Python programming languages
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Real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, Linux)
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MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Nice to Have
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Flight computer and/or vehicle management computer software development, test, and integration
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Agile Software Development methodologies
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Safety-critical system design standards
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Hardware in the loop simulation and testing
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Linux operating systems
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Digital and analog circuit design
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TS/SCI security clearance
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Familiarity with Jira, Bitbucket
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Matlab/Simulink
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LabVIEW
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Python Compensation & Benefits
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Salary ranges depending on level: Level II $101,000-$146,500; Sr $120,500-$158,000; Staff $157,000-$206,000 per year
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9/80 schedule
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Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
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Paid maternity and parental leave
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50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) up to $11,500
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Tuition reimbursement
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Travel