Lead Engineer – Embedded Software

Job Description SummaryResponsible for independently performing and collaborating with teams to meet assigned objectives in a LEAN environment. In this role, you will work within assigned parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of complexity, and solve problems through immediate action or short-term planning. The Lead Engineer will demonstrate domain expertise in the design, implementation, and testing of open and closed loop embedded software resulting in a digital product for engine applications and can impact short-term and long-term business goals.

Job Description

In this role, you will:

• Design and development open and closed loop control systems and/or embedded software for aircraft engines, including both software and hardware components.
• Develop and maintain embedded software using programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Be responsible for defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure.
• Conduct testing and validation of control systems and embedded software to ensure they meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Analyze data from engine tests to identify performance issues and develop software solutions.
• Use simulation tools to model engine behavior and predict performance under various conditions.
• Suggest ideas to increase efficiency across the teams, eliminating duplication, leveraging product and technology reuse.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, software code, and reports.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to integrate control systems and embedded software with other engine components.
• Ensure that control systems and embedded software comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead LEAN initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and software quality.
• Work with Product Line Leaders to understand product requirements and gather and translate customer requirements into executable product specifications. 
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in software engineering
• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics / Technical Expertise

• Master's Degree/ PHD in Computer Science.
• In depth knowledge of control theory, signal processing, embedded systems, and software development.  Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with Windows and Unix / Linux based programming.
• Experience working on software projects in the Aerospace domain.
• Certified Scrum Master and/or Product Owner.
• Experience troubleshooting issues with builds and maintaining build machines.
• Ability to troubleshoot backend and software tools to keep team productive.
• Takes independent responsibility for assigned deliverables.
• Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adapts to new environments and changing requirements. Pivots quickly as needed. When coached, responds to need & seeks info from other sources.
• Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision

Business Acumen

• Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts.
• Demonstrates awareness about competitors and industry trends.
• Has the ability to analyze impact of technology choices.

Leadership

• Ability to take ownership of small and medium sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members.
• Ensures understanding of issues and presents clear rationale. Able to speak to mutual needs and win-win solutions. Uses two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing results.
• Identifies misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction against the organizational strategy. Makes suggestions to course correct.
• Continuously measures deliverables of self and team against scheduled commitments. Effectively balances different, competing objectives.

Personal Attributes

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective team building and problem-solving abilities
• Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position