Description:

SkyGrid is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Austin, Texas, focusing on the development of high-assurance third-party services for autonomous flight.
The role involves various software development lifecycle activities including requirements, design, implementation, and verification per DO-178C standard.
The engineer will collaborate with functional teams for requirements development and architecture design while mentoring junior engineers.
Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and testing safety-critical software in C/C++ for a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) environment.
The engineer will develop high/low level software requirements from system requirements and ensure compliance with DO-178C software development practices.
The position requires conducting extensive testing, engaging in systematic debugging, and translating business requirements into detailed software requirements and architectures.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 8+ years of software engineering industry experience in C/C++ for safety-critical systems.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field is required.
Proficiency in Docker, container runtimes such as ECS or Kubernetes, and AWS is necessary.
Candidates should demonstrate capability in making architectural design decisions and mentoring others.
Experience with network programming and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS, SFTP) is required.
Strong technical documentation and effective communication skills are essential.
The ability to translate business needs into technical solutions independently is necessary.
Proficiency in Polarion, Git, and experience working in Linux or MacOS environments is required.
Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-330, and DO-331 standards, or alternatively IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207 or IEC 615 is necessary.

The position offers the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field of Advanced Air Mobility and autonomous flight.
Employees will have the chance to mentor junior developers and cultivate a skilled team.
The role includes collaboration in Agile development practices, enhancing teamwork and project management skills.
Working in a remote environment provides flexibility and work-life balance.
The company promotes a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in software development practices.