GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Perform software engineering tasks related to the design, implementation, test, and validation of autonomous aircraft flight control software, and higher level autonomy functions here at KUAS.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Flight Control Software Engineers. Each successive level of Flight Control Software Engineer builds on job functions listed for the previous level(s) of Flight Control Software Engineer.
Flight Control Software Engineer I
Performs simple engineering tasks as assigned by their manager.
Flight Control Software Engineer II
Flight Control Software Engineer III
Flight Control Software Engineer IV
Other Job Functions:
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
PREFERRED SKILLS:
MATLAB and Simulink experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with C/C++ software is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with unmanned aircraft systems and operations is preferred.
Understanding of autopilot flight control design is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with unmanned aircraft systems and operations is preferred
Familiarity with software configuration management systems is preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Each successive level of Flight Control Software Engineer builds on the identified education and experience qualifications listed for the previous level(s) of Flight Control Software Engineer. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
Requires BS degree in Engineering (Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred).
Relevant experience and/or coursework preferred.
3 + years related experience in related engineering discipline.
6 + years related experience in related engineering discipline.
3+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.
Requires BS degree in Engineering (MS Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred).
11 + years related experience in related engineering discipline.
6+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.
WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office and or manufacturing environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key phones).
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Frequent outside contact with customers and suppliers.
May work extended hours or weekends.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
10-25% May be required to support flight test activities, new business development, and customer maintenance occasionally.