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Airbus lists this Electrical Systems Embedded Software Engineering opportunity in bingen, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Airbus/Aerovel
is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented
Embedded Software Engineer t
o join our team in Bingen, WA. In this role, you will be building cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. You will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of both embedded flight software and ground control station (GCS) software that together enable intelligent and autonomous flight. This role is well-suited to engineers with a solid foundation in embedded systems and 2+ years of experience who are eager to expand their impact. You’ll collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and software teams on projects spanning flight control, communication, navigation, and operator interfaces. Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.
Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether its solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!
How We Care for You:
Financial Rewards:
Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Software Development (~55%)
Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for UAV flight platforms
Contribute to the development of Ground Control Station (GCS) software, including user interfaces, telemetry, and mission tools
Write reliable, maintainable, and well-documented code in C++, C, Python and/or MATLAB
Develop and support real-time flight software, including control loops, sensor drivers, and mission logic
Design, develop and support software tools for UAV system configuration
Develop software modules and system services targeting embedded Linux platforms, including process management, device interfaces, and inter-process communication
Support testing and debugging in both lab environments and during field flight tests
Collaborate with hardware, electrical, and systems engineers to bring up and integrate new UAV platforms
Document internal designs, software architecture, and interfaces to support maintainability and team alignment
Maintain and support existing embedded and ground control software
Support software tools for UAV system configuration
Collaborating with other software developers
S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
~2+ years of experience in embedded software development, either through industry roles or substantial project work
~ Experience with C++.
~ Experience with Python.
~ Familiarity with embedded Linux or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
~ Strong focus on writing clean, well-documented code with an emphasis on maintainability
~ Familiarity with modern UI software architecture and development practices (e.g., Able to work legally in the US (valid work visa and work authorization)
S in Embedded System Engineering, Software Engineering, Control System Engineering
Experience with UAV autopilot software
Exposure to Ground Control Station software
Hands-on experience with UAV flight testing or platform integration
Awareness of aerospace safety standards or robust software validation practices
Basic understanding of aircraft systems, particularly in the areas of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC).
Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or safety-critical software environments.
Onsite or remote: Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools daily.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer daily.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice several times a month.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Software Engineering ------
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