Job Description

The Software Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle design and development of real-time embedded and application software within an integrated team environment. You will demonstrate independence and sound technical judgement to execute assignments, take an innovative approach to problem-solving and share technical knowledge with others in the team and across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Capture, understand and document the software requirements for assigned system functionality.

• Create, update and maintain software architecture and designs for implementation in various languages (such as C, Ada, Assembler) dependent upon the power distribution and controllers system that meets standards and delivers desired functionality

• Understand and implement software verification strategies

• Create, update and perform software tests.

• Work to rigorous development standards

• Participate as a presenter in technical and program reviews

• Author technical documentation as required and ensuring compliance with the relevant engineering policies and procedures and standards.

Qualifications / Requirements

• A degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

• Experience of the software design lifecycle within aerospace, automotive or similar embedded software development environment, this could have been gained through a placement / internship, or, from direct work experience Familiar with designing and implementing real-time embedded software.

• Awareness of different software verification strategies and test equipment.

• Ability to create, update and perform software tests.

• Awareness of RTCA DO-178B/C, DAL level A or B, or similar.

• Awareness of target hardware.

• Ability to execute and solve problems autonomously.

• Awareness of methods and practices such as Lean/Agile/XP, etc.

• General understanding of the impacts of technology choice to the software development life cycle.

Business Acumen Desired Characteristics:
• Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
• Understands the technology landscape, up to date on current technology trends and new technology, brings new ideas to the team.
• Displays understanding of the project's value proposition for the customer. Shows commitment to deliver the best value proposition for the targeted customer.
• Learns organization vision statement and decision making framework. Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision

Personal/Leadership Attributes Desired Characteristics:
• Voices opinions and presents clear rationale. Uses data or factual evidence to influence.
• Learns organization vision statement and decision making framework. Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision.
• Completes assigned tasks on time and with high quality. Takes independent responsibility for assigned deliverables.
• Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
• Seeks to understand problems thoroughly before implementing solutions. Asks questions to clarify requirements when ambiguities are present.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation and offers new ideas. Takes the initiative to experiment with new software frameworks
• Adapts to new environments and changing requirements. Pivots quickly as needed. When coached, responds to need & seeks info from other sources

•Write code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected
for the project

This Job Description is intended to provide a high level guide to the role. However, it is not intended to amend or otherwise restrict/expand the duties required from each individual employee as set out in their respective employment contract and/or as otherwise agreed between an employee and their manager.

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