Software Development Engineer, Sr

We are looking for a Sr Software Development Engineer to join our Shelby team!

As our Software Development Engineer you will be responsible for the planning, design, verification, and overall coordination for safety-certified aerospace
actuation applications.  Performs activities in accordance with DO-178C / ED-12C and other customer- specific requirements.  Collaborates closely with other team members to optimize performance and robustness while accomplishing certification objectives for hardware (DO-254 / ED-80), equipment/system
(ARP4754), and safety (ARP4761).  Leads a remote or local development team.  Familiar with the use of microprocessors to implement embedded software solutions (i.e. bare-metal software or firmware) relevant to motion/motor control and power conversion applications in aerospace environments.  Interfaces frequently and well with the internal process assurance team and external certification-related personnel.  Works with project leadership to develop project plans/scheduled.  Advises leadership and younger peers on resource needs.  Oversees the development and implementation of, software plans, standards, and infrastructure necessary to accomplish assigned tasks.  Comfortable engaging in vendor/supplier and current/future customer discussions related to their tasks and travelling as required.

Location: Shelby, NC

Salary: $86,100 to $124,300

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Meets objectives needed for safety-certified software for aerospace applications per DO-178C and/or other customer-specific objectives.
• Applies knowledge of software certification to system-level (ARP4754 / ED-79) and safety aspects (ARP4761 / ED-135).
• Develops plans and standards then works with process assurance to ensure compliance
• Advise on resources and infrastructure needs to accomplish assigned tasks
• Creates and manages software requirements in collaboration with other disciplines
• Generates design documentation, block diagrams, state diagrams, timing analysis, etc.
• Develop software test environments and software test plans
• Uses knowledge of low-level processor peripherals to meet design requirements
• Generate high quality specifications, reports, publications, and support proposals.
• Implements software on target devices and performs or oversees software verification in a lab environment
• Utilizes understanding of software design process including requirements generation, preliminary design, peer reviews, detailed design, test plan generation, integration and test.
• Experience with pre-contract customer discussions, briefing technical capabilities, conducting in-person trade study discussions, including schedule and cost impacts and shaping technical requirements.
• Review vendor experience and capability to support software development

What You Bring

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineer, or Software Engineering
• 10+ years experience
• Experience with DO-178C / ED-12C software certification.
• Experience in the development of actuator and motor controllers.
• Software or firmware development experience for embedded (e.g. bare
  metal) controllers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office
  and Visio.
• Refined soft skills for coaching/mentoring and working with other team
  members.
• Excellent analysis and decision-making skills.
• Strong customer interface capabilities and negotiation skills required.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external program
  management.
• Creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to
  work in a diverse, fast paced environment.  Ability to work in a team
  environment.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.

To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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