Sr. Engineer, Software

Job Title: Sr. Engineer, Software

Location: Carson, CA (Onsite)

Any Visa, $130 - $140K/YR OR $75/hr on C2C.

Needs D0-178 so Aero preferred.

Must Have-- DO-178 experience

Preferred experience writing embedded code for 3-phase Active Rectifier, Motor Control electronics

Preferred experience with embedded control software for electronics applications such as controllers, PFC based 3-phase Active Rectifiers, Motor Control, DC-DC Convertors and AC Drives for harsh and hazardous environments for the commercial aerospace products

Summary

The Sr. Software Engineer will be responsible for analysis, design, development, debugging and modification of embedded control software for electronics applications such as controllers, PFC based 3-phase Active Rectifiers, Motor Control, DC-DC Convertors and AC Drives for harsh and hazardous environments for the commercial aerospace products..

The Sr. Engineer, Software will take ownership and/or support technical engineering teams and projects related to W&W System Components. Using sound engineering principles, this engineer will interface with cross functional groups (internal and external) to ensure robust, airworthy designs are attained which meet budget, schedule and internal requirements and goals. This leadership position will be responsible for participating in and leading improvement activities at a group and/or company level

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design and implement advanced control algorithms for power electronic applications
Develop control system software requirements to write embedded code for 3-phase Active Rectifier, Motor Control electronics
Contributes to system design and independently develops subsystem designs that meet the requirements. Considers tradeoffs between requirements, cost and reliability in the choice of a design approach
Test/debug power electronics controllers, Source and assembly level debugging 
Optimize software performance  by working with control system engineers
Work with suppliers to review control software design.
Lead or support software design review activities. Interface with vendors, customers and other departments on technical issues
Independently owns, or leads a team for small/medium size software development. 
Reviews, checks and approves work done by peers and lower level engineers.
Provides guidance and training to lower level engineers.
Assesses standard work and support or lead improvement projects.
Understands how various groups (engineering, industrialization, operations) work together and is able to navigate through the company.
Analyze customer requirements and validate them by analysis/modeling/prototyping or based on existing product performance
Create software requirements specification and hardware/software interface control documents
Create verification plan for validating product compliance to requirements
Able to interface independently with technical analysts to define the software design
Able to interface independently with existing and/or new suppliers and OEMs
Creates design tools to help define the product design, capture lessons learned and improve rotating equipment development process
Creates software design document that covers design analysis, notes, and specific guidelines followed
Create design verification test procedure (DVTP) and report (DVTR)
Perform product performance testing and analysis to ensure that requirements are met and generate test reports
Independently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativity
Supports feasibility, development, validation, verification, and qualification testing at Monogram and at external test laboratories.
Utilizes sound technical problem solving to support ongoing projects
Follows sound engineering principles to ensure designs meet airworthiness standards, customer requirements and ZWWS internal standards
Reviews critically and presents findings and trade studies
Provides input to program and project managers
Perform RTCA/DO-178 based process tasks and generate PSAC, SDP, SVP, SCMP, SQAP, SCI, and SAS documents
Understands, follows, and promotes, ZWWS policies and procedures
Process engineering changes in the development of water and waste systems and equipment
Documents findings and trade studies
Other duties as assigned
 

Special Skills & Knowledge

Hands on programming skills  in programming languages such as C/C++, VHDL/Verilog and/or scripting languages such as Perl/Python or Power Shell
Knowledge in embedded systems architecture and programming
Programming skills in LabVIEW
Programming skills for developing firmware on  TMS320F28XX DSP, PIC16XX, MC68XXX or X86 DSPs/Microcontrollers
 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical – Knowledge and understanding of active rectifiers, PFC, inverter and motor control software design.
Design – Design knowledge of CAN, ARIN429, I2C, SPI, RS232 software modules
Technical Skills – Ability to use electrical circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE and system level simulation tools such as PSIM/MATLAB/Simulink.
Interpersonal Skills – Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Ability to communicate and ability to work in a team environment. Remains open to others$B!G(B ideas and tries new things.
Hands on experience of using electronics equipment such as programmable power supplies, high speed digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers etc.
Design & develop instrumentation capabilities for product electrical parameter characterization and validation
Design level understanding of communication protocols such as CAN, ARINC, SPI, RS-232 etc.
Experience in aerospace regulations such as RTCA/DO-160/D0-178 and RTCA/DO-254 guidelines
Knowledge in major aerospace OEM electronics design guidelines
Possess a strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence. Ability to communicate, ability to work in a team environment.  Ability to provide leadership to other members of the engineering team
Experience in using design/simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink etc.,
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience -

Bachelors or Masters Degree in electrical or computer engineering from a recognized ABET accredited institution or equivalent
5+ years of software design experience in aerospace industry with RTCA/DO-178B