Job Title : Software Engineer
Job Location : Sterling, VA
Job Duration: 12 Months contract to hire for the right candidate
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and three years of relevant experience
Notes:
candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents
-manager is looking for candidates with the following skills: Embedded C programming, familiarity with DO178B based software development life cycle and some familiarity with Green Hills Multi IDE
-manager would prefer candidates with no more than 7-10 years of software development experience in avionics industry and interested in potentially converting to a RC employee down the road; manager would also PREFER local candidates
PROJECT:
Rockwell Collins Control Technologies has openings for embedded software engineers on several exciting programs:
Project: Develop an integrated inertial navigation system and flight control system for an unmanned aerial vehicle. This includes software for a board support package, framework, vehicle state estimation, autopilots and mission planning.
Videos of RCCT UAV flight tests:
http://youtu.be/D4b3hgG3jCk
http://youtu.be/yaUoZsS5roI
http://youtu.be/PTMpq_8SSCI
http://youtu.be/xN9f9ycWkOY
Embedded UAV Controls Software Engineer
Rockwell Collins, Control Technologies Inc (RCCT) is the premier developer and manufacturer of flight control, navigation, and electronic engine control systems, specializing in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our success and rapid growth equal new opportunities for talented engineers to join our team. At RCCT you will work with enthusiastic and innovative business and technical professionals in a fast paced and positive environment. You will contribute directly to exciting projects on the cutting edge of controls technology. We are located in a beautiful un-congested area of Northern Virginia just 35 miles west of Washington, DC. Whether you prefer the city or the country, you will find easy access from our convenient location to all the region has to offer. For more information: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/Capabilities_and_Markets/Air/Unmanned_Air.aspx
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design, code, test, and provide ongoing support for embedded systems software to meet technological and customer requirements
• Define and analyze system software design requirements and write software requirements documents to meet defined and anticipated customer needs and system quality and performance standards
• Write software integration and test plans; conduct and lead software verification, testing and integration efforts to identify required modifications and ensure optimum system performance at delivery
• Collaborate with electrical engineers in planning, design and development of systems to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility
• Develop interface definitions in conjunction with design team and enforce interface control documents to record and validate system performance standards and results
• Lead and participate in software Design Reviews to ensure team progress against milestones are met and to maintain highest quality level within project schedules
• Serve as technical lead on projects as assigned, working with customers to meet deliverables and address and resolve technology or system issues
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional demeanor at all times and under all circumstances; effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines; exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; strong customer service, quality, and team orientation; organizational skills and detail focus; self motivation, self direction, and able to work independently; and a commitment to continuous improvement of knowledge, skills and abilities
Skill Sets
-Real Time Embedded Software, C/C++
-Windows Forms, GUI development, C#
-DO-178B Requirements/Development/Test
-OMAP/ARM/PowerPC
-Embedded Linux/GCC/GDB
-GreenHills Integrity and MULTI, uCOS, VectorCast C
-Control Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems/Engine Control
-Interfaces - Serial/CANBus/Ethernet/I2C
-ClearCase/ClearQuest
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and three years of relevant experience
Skill Sets
-Real Time Embedded Software, C/C++
-Windows Forms, GUI development, C#
-DO-178B Requirements/Development/Test
-OMAP/ARM/PowerPC
-Embedded Linux/GCC/GDB
-GreenHills Integrity and MULTI, uCOS, VectorCast C
-Control Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems/Engine Control
-Interfaces - Serial/CANBus/Ethernet/I2C
-ClearCase/ClearQuest
