Flight Software C++ Engineer

U.S. Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP program eligible.

This position is in person.

Toyon is seeking a passionate and talented Flight Software C++ Engineer to join our growing team developing cutting-edge aerospace flight systems and diagnostic tools. This role is critical to research and development of new flight systems, from requirements definition to prototype hardware test and delivery.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test flight software components in C++ for embedded systems

Develop and maintain firmware for flight controllers and related hardware

Participate in software code reviews and contribute to improving software development processes

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and project managers to translate technical requirements into robust and efficient software solutions

Develop and execute rigorous testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing in simulation and on actual flight hardware

Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to best practices and coding standards

Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture design to coding, verification, and validation of flight-critical software

Design, develop, and implement real-time, safety-critical flight software in C/C++ for embedded systems within aerospace and defense platforms

Requirements

Deep Systems Knowledge: A bachelor’s degree encompassing a strong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on embedded systems and real-time computing

Mastery of Embedded C/C++: Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated professional experience developing safety-critical, real-time embedded software using C or C++

Aerospace/Flight Software Expertise: Proven experience working with flight software principles, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and understanding of aerospace hardware interfaces and protocols

Navigating Embedded Systems: Proven capability to rapidly understand and contribute to complex embedded software architectures, device drivers, and low-level hardware interactions

Commitment to Mission Criticality: A profound passion for building highly reliable, safety-critical flight software that directly ensures mission success and public safety.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to develop software independently and as part of a team

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a physical science

Demonstrated experience with software/firmware Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)

Demonstrated experience implementing DO-178C standards for aerospace avionics or MISRA equivalents

Strong understanding of statistics and data analysis

Demonstrated experience using Monte Carlo methods for systems-level analysis

Experience with guidance, navigation, and control

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Competitive Industry Pay

100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium

HSA with Employer Contributions

Dental and Vision Coverage Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick leave

Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Flight Software C++ Engineer position is $130,000 to $220,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

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