Senior Software Engineer (10+ yrs exp)

Company Overview
GoHypersonic Incorporated specializes in cutting-edge research and development of hypersonic propulsion systems and vehicles for defense and aerospace applications. The company also offers wind tunnel model design, fabrication, and experimental testing services to support advanced aerospace innovations.

GoHypersonic Inc. (GHI) is headquartered in Dayton, OH, with other branches in Minnesota and New Hampshire. GHI performs research and development on advanced hypersonic propulsion systems and vehicles for the Department of War (DoW) and the U.S. aerospace community. GHI's current research programs primarily include the study of hypersonic propulsion-airframe integration and scramjet engine development. Much of our work revolves around the development of engine and vehicle designs from a flowline and structural perspective, and is expanding to include a growing array of avionics and electrical capabilities. GHI is an essential part of the U.S. hypersonic research community and our goals are to help achieve reliable, affordable, and highly capable hypersonic flight vehicle solutions.

We have a great work environment, excellent benefits, and brilliant people. We have a company culture of excellence, passion, and self-reliance, and have a growing team with strong expertise within the hypersonic vehicle design and testing community. We value our strong team dynamics with diverse extracurricular activities and shared enthusiasm in both technical and non-technical hobbies and interests.

Experience: B.S. with 10+ years' experience

Benefits: Paid time off, Flexible schedule, 401(k), Retirement plan, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Parental leave, Tuition Reimbursement, EV Charging, Others.

Job description: GoHypersonic Inc. seeks a self-reliant Software Engineer/Programmer/Leader able to develop total-vehicle software architecture solutions; collaborate with other engineers and programmers to develop, integrate, test, and deploy software at all levels of a weapon systems architecture; and implement software configuration management and control framework to ensure all software products comply with relevant aerospace industry and quality standards. Experience with any of the following is a plus: vehicle management; autopilots; guidance, navigation, and control (GNC); control and stability (CAS), power management and distribution (PMAD); collaborative engagement; unpowered and air-breathing vehicles; rocket, launch, and missile systems; and HW/SW in-the-loop test facilities.

Requirements:

IMPORTANT: Please do not apply if you are unable to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. This is a requirement.

What You'll Do

· Develop architectural constructs and help shape the technical direction of our products.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, scope features, and deliver solutions that meet business and user needs.

· Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, following best practices and coding standards.

· Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in production environments.

· Participate in SW Configuration Management and Control board meetings.

· Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to implement and maintain SW quality and configuration management and control practices.

Required:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.

· Experience: Ten or more years’ experience leading or performing software development efforts, preferably from the Aerospace and Defense industry.

· Software Architecting: Able to architect overall vehicle software design, define constituent software modules, along with their specific functions, features, and interfaces.

· Software Programming, Integration, Test, Lead and participate in software development, programming, integration, and test activities.

· Verification and Validation: V&V delivered code meets software requirements, both as a standalone module and as integrated into the overall hardware/software architecture. Ensure software is able to gracefully detect, isolate, and handle faults. Demonstrate the code is able to consistently execute in real-time and is able to properly store, manage, and retrieve data to/from memory.

· Programming Languages: Proficiency with several programming languages including Python and C/C++, MATLAB desired.

· Communications: Excellent communication skills, especially when conveying technical information.

· Technical Writing: Willing to author software requirements, specification and description documents, prepare test plans and reports, write user manuals and training documents, and contribute to proposals.

· Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team and collaborate with multiple disciplines.

· Industry and Quality Standards: Familiarity with CMMC, ISO-9001 and/or AS-9100

· Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about technical challenges.

Desired:

· Embedded System: Willingness to assist with development of embedded algorithms and/or code for Power Management and Distribution; Guidance, Navigation, and Control; and Control and Stability subsystems.

· Operating Systems: Experience or familiarity with Linux and other RTOS

· Networking Technology: Experience or familiarity with TCP/IP, CAN, RS232, RS485, RS422, WiFi, Bluetooth.

· SW Quality Assurance: Experience or familiarity with ISO-9001 or AS9100 quality management constructs.

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently have, or are you able to obtain, a U.S. security clearance? Please note: This job requires a security clearance. If you are unable to obtain a U.S. security clearance, please do not apply.

Experience:

• Software development: 8 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person