AV
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
AV is expanding and we're looking for a Platform Software Engineers to join our team! Our office is located in Sunrise, FL where we provide highly competitive satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular technologies and services to our government, law enforcement, and commercial customers. Our products provide customers with unique advantages over their adversaries. AV is continually innovating to preserve these advantages.
The Platform Software Engineer will implement low level Linux OS software working directly with hardware prototypes and associated lab test equipment. The successful will utilize their Linux/Unix C code and scripting language experience to implement and verify software algorithms.
Position Responsibilities
Implement low level Linux OS software working closely with hardware prototypes.
Implement and verify basic software algorithms.
Perform basic code design tasks.
Create efficient code, working closely with other team members.
Take ownership of moderately complex tasks and drive them to completion.
Understand and execute test strategies to deliver quality software.
Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and maintainability of code.
Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's Degree (BS/CE or BS/CS) from four-year college or university, and 2 - 10+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer skills required: (Text Editor; Command-Line source code Compiler; Code Development Software; Microsoft Office Suite.
Good knowledge of C.
Familiar with multithreaded environments.
Ability to develop software targeting Linux environment (not just using a Linux environment for development).
Networking experience at the programming level.
Familiarity with chip level busses (I2C, SPI, etc.)
Any ARM development experience - Raspberry PI, TI OMAP, etc.
Any scripting experience - Python, AWK, Lua, Shell, etc.
Source Code Control
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Advanced degree is preferred.
Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings.
Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system.
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
Required to stand and sit for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
The salary range for this role is:
$85,000.00 - $145,000.00 annual
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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