Apply working knowledge of the software lifecycle to develop and lead software efforts.

Make and implement decisions for designing and maintaining software architecture.

Lead small software development teams.

Actively interface with the electrical and mechanical leads, customer, and program manager

Ensure project CDRL’s are delivered and accepted by the customer. This includes requirements management, software documentation, unit testing, software safety testing, and software qualification testing.

Lead trade studies for hardware such as navigation units, board stacks, and power monitors.

Support software testing on the factory floor, offsite, and offshore.

Perform analysis of user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.

Guide system development and implementation planning through preparation of concept of operations, interfaces control documents, hazard analysis, and test plans and procedures.

Display excellent technical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to look at the “big picture” in system design.

Demonstrate ability to devise innovative solutions to problems when conventional solutions are insufficient.

Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.

Prepare reports and presents results to management and client.

Schedules can be demanding throughout the year and occasional work outside normal working hours should be anticipated.

Staff Engineers are also expected to take a leadership role within the software group. This includes helping craft and enforce policies and procedures for software development, mentorship, and potential functional management responsibilities of team members.