Principal Embedded Software Engineer

at Thales Defense and Security in Aurora, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Location

US-IL-Aurora

Job ID 
3548  

Category 
Engineering - Software  

Experience (Years) 
8  

Recruiter 
Jim Daly  

Minimum Degree 
Bachelors
Overview

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and public safety and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions-such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare-to address U.S. requirements.
Top Benefits
Competitive Salary
Yearly Incentive Bonus Program
Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, developing TDSI's HMD products and features.
Work on all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
Define High Level and Low Level software requirements and develop code in accordance with RTCA DO-178C.
Define Test Specification and write automated tests to validate the functional and performance requirements.
Integrate software with hardware and debug issues.
Support customer queries.
Write documentation and technical reports.
Assist in the writing of user training and operational manuals.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
US Citizenship Required.
Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
8+ years experience as a Design Engineer.
Proficient in C and Python.
Experience in programming embedded software on Linux platform.
Experience with software development in accordance with RTCA DO-178C.
Test, Debugging and Integration experience on embedded systems.
Experience with version control systems (preferably Git).
Experience with interfaces such as MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429.
Ability to support critical deadlines.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
Willingness to travel to customer sites.

Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

Desired Skills:
Familiarity with working in a Kanban environment.
Experience with Jama a plus.
Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira and Bitbucket a plus.
Experience with LDRA for static analysis a plus
For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Thales is an E-Verify employer.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016.

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