Senior Software Engineer- Electromechanical Systems

Job Summary:
The Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement robust test software and solutions for complex electro-mechanical systems. The Software Engineer will possess a strong background in automated test system development, proficiency in a variety of programming languages, and a deep understanding of electro-mechanical principles. The Software Engineer is responsible for safe software designs for existing programs and new products developed for next generation commercial and military aircraft. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture through engineering, manufacture and field support. This role will originate specifications, design documents, verification/validation plans and procedures, reports, or other documentation in support of design and development activities. This role will be the technical focal point for assigned projects, providing guidance and support to other engineering disciplines and business functions as required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Product design includes software requirements capture, design software solutions including digital & analog I/O, high & low power electronics, sensor inputs (position encoders, torque sensors, force sensors), data bus interfaces (CAN bus, ARINC-429, and RS-232).
• Be able to read schematic diagrams (software block diagrams, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic), mechanical drawings.
• Perform technical reviews and requirements verification.
• Perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for complex electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
• Perform root cause investigations on new development and fielded products.
• Produce engineering estimates for individual tasks up to complete software designs.
• Investigate and understand new technologies to improve and evolve our products.
• Review customer specifications and determine compliance to requirements and/or note exceptions.
• Ensure overall technical compliance of the products to the customer specification and statement of work.
• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve company's strategic and financial goals.
• Design new products and modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, industry standard, and market requirements.
• Create and review detailed technical justification demonstrating that the designs are reliable and safe within a particular operating environment.
• Provide support and relevant documentation for other engineering teams (such as electrical, mechanical, and systems) to develop and modify new and existing products.
• Perform product troubleshooting and lab testing.
• Coordinate and support prototype manufacturing of new designs.
• Prepare, review, and approve documentation, test procedures, etc. to define and validate designed products.
• Participate in and lead multi-discipline design reviews both with peers and customers.

Job Summary:
The Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement robust test software and solutions for complex electro-mechanical systems. The Software Engineer will possess a strong background in automated test system development, proficiency in a variety of programming languages, and a deep understanding of electro-mechanical principles. The Software Engineer is responsible for safe software designs for existing programs and new products developed for next generation commercial and military aircraft. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture through engineering, manufacture and field support. This role will originate specifications, design documents, verification/validation plans and procedures, reports, or other documentation in support of design and development activities. This role will be the technical focal point for assigned projects, providing guidance and support to other engineering disciplines and business functions as required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Product design includes software requirements capture, design software solutions including digital & analog I/O, high & low power electronics, sensor inputs (position encoders, torque sensors, force sensors), data bus interfaces (CAN bus, ARINC-429, and RS-232).
• Be able to read schematic diagrams (software block diagrams, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic), mechanical drawings.
• Perform technical reviews and requirements verification.
• Perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for complex electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
• Perform root cause investigations on new development and fielded products.
• Produce engineering estimates for individual tasks up to complete software designs.
• Investigate and understand new technologies to improve and evolve our products.
• Review customer specifications and determine compliance to requirements and/or note exceptions.
• Ensure overall technical compliance of the products to the customer specification and statement of work.
• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve company's strategic and financial goals.
• Design new products and modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, industry standard, and market requirements.
• Create and review detailed technical justification demonstrating that the designs are reliable and safe within a particular operating environment.
• Provide support and relevant documentation for other engineering teams (such as electrical, mechanical, and systems) to develop and modify new and existing products.
• Perform product troubleshooting and lab testing.
• Coordinate and support prototype manufacturing of new designs.
• Prepare, review, and approve documentation, test procedures, etc. to define and validate designed products.
• Participate in and lead multi-discipline design reviews both with peers and customers.

Job Requirements

• Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.
• Provide technical support to all internal departments, suppliers, and customers as related to the product.
• Adhere to safe work practices and contribute to the evolution of health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
• Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule
• Will be an integral member of program Change Control Board's (CCB) to review the preparation of documentation with the end goal of system qualification testing, product certification, and production testing.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Competencies:
Education/Experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering or related field from an accredited institution required.
• 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must be a self-directed individual capable of leading self and capable of leading teams.
• Understand the safety implementations and architecture decisions required for aerospace applications.
• Design, develop, and debug test software applications using National Instruments TestStand, LabVIEW, and LabWindows / CVI for automated test equipment (ATE).
• Develop and maintain test applications, drivers, and scripts in C, C++, C#, Python, MATLAB, and Boundary Scan technologies.
• Develop and maintain motion control systems using National Instruments Compact RIO real time controller.
• Experience with Aerospace Safety Critical Software Design including DO-178 and ARP-4754 best practices
• Ability to work closely with internal and external customers at engineering and management levels with minimum supervision
• Ability to perform test system analysis (ability to understand software troubleshooting in a test system)
• Experience presenting technical plans or speaking on technical topics to project teams, clients or other groups as required
• Architect and implement comprehensive test strategies for electro-mechanical systems, ensuring thorough coverage of functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality assurance to define test requirements and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software issues on test systems.
• Analyze test data, generate reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Lead and manage Engineering projects, encompassing:
• Cost Management: Develop and track project budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure adherence to financial constraints.
• Schedule Management: Create and maintain detailed project schedules, track progress, identify critical path items, and mitigate delays.
• Requirements Management: Elicit, analyze, document, and manage customer requirements, translating them into clear and testable derived requirements.

Job Requirements

• Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.
• Provide technical support to all internal departments, suppliers, and customers as related to the product.
• Adhere to safe work practices and contribute to the evolution of health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
• Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule
• Will be an integral member of program Change Control Board's (CCB) to review the preparation of documentation with the end goal of system qualification testing, product certification, and production testing.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Competencies:
Education/Experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering or related field from an accredited institution required.
• 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must be a self-directed individual capable of leading self and capable of leading teams.
• Understand the safety implementations and architecture decisions required for aerospace applications.
• Design, develop, and debug test software applications using National Instruments TestStand, LabVIEW, and LabWindows / CVI for automated test equipment (ATE).
• Develop and maintain test applications, drivers, and scripts in C, C++, C#, Python, MATLAB, and Boundary Scan technologies.
• Develop and maintain motion control systems using National Instruments Compact RIO real time controller.
• Experience with Aerospace Safety Critical Software Design including DO-178 and ARP-4754 best practices
• Ability to work closely with internal and external customers at engineering and management levels with minimum supervision
• Ability to perform test system analysis (ability to understand software troubleshooting in a test system)
• Experience presenting technical plans or speaking on technical topics to project teams, clients or other groups as required
• Architect and implement comprehensive test strategies for electro-mechanical systems, ensuring thorough coverage of functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality assurance to define test requirements and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software issues on test systems.
• Analyze test data, generate reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Lead and manage Engineering projects, encompassing:
• Cost Management: Develop and track project budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure adherence to financial constraints.
• Schedule Management: Create and maintain detailed project schedules, track progress, identify critical path items, and mitigate delays.
• Requirements Management: Elicit, analyze, document, and manage customer requirements, translating them into clear and testable derived requirements.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Other Requirements:
1. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
2. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute fully.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Other Requirements:
1. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
2. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute fully.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.