Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Core Flight System)

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Westminster, CO
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Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Biotech • Design
An engineering services company solving complex engineering through agility and collaboration.
The Role

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Core Flight System) you will be responsible for;

  • Technical Project Execution
  • Develops software across the full software development lifecycle. The software may be embedded, desktop, web, mobile, or a combination of any of these.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking within the construct of Software Engineering for themselves and at a project level, including understanding and practical application of algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design principles, design patterns, computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded systems (if applicable).
  • Practices critical thinking at a multi-project level.
  • Leads team to improve design and maintainability.
  • Independently scopes flexible technical solutions and anticipates technical uncertainties.
  • Generate software requirements, architecture & design documentation, source code, and unit tests.
  • Participates in risk management process.
  • Implements software in C, C++, and Python
  • Uses version control systems including Git
  • Participates in software design reviews and code reviews.
  • Tests software implementation.
  • Completes high-level work breakdown from specs.
  • Completes task in estimated timeframe +/- 10% and can typically predict overruns before they occur.
  • Identifies any scope changes and identifies resolution options with project leaders.

Qualifications;

  • 10+ years of embedded software engineering experience
  • 5+ years of experience in satellite flight software development
  • 3+ years of experience developing flight software leveraging Core Flight System (cFS)
  • Skills: C, C++, Python, Core Flight System (cFS), Linux, RTOS (VxWorks, RTEMS, or other RTOS)

Salary Range: $125K-$160K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

Location: Hybrid remote. ~2 days/week on-site in Westminster, CO

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

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Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering consulting company that provides innovative solutions for engineering, IT, and product development projects across the product life cycle. For decades, ALTEN Technology USA has been helping clients develop products that are changing the world, whether by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set new standards of care or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. The company provides support across industries including aerospace, defense, MedTech and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, energy and environment, rail, and more.

Why Work With Us

Potential clients in the industries we serve, Professionals in the Industries, and Potential employees within New Product Development, Engineering Services, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Embedded Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering and IT, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering.

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