Software Engineer, Avionics Tools and Framework

Company: Virgin Galactic
Location: Tustin
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

Who We Are Virgin Galactic www.VirginGalactic.com (SPCE:NYSE) V irgin Galactic recognizes that the answers to many of the challenges we face in sustaining life on our beautiful but fragile planet, lie in making better use of space. Sending people to space has not only expanded our understanding of science, but taught us amazing things about human ingenuity, physiology and psychology.From space, we are able to look with a new perspective both outward and back. From space, the borders that are fought over on Earth are arbitrary lines. From space it is clear that there is much more that unites than divides us. "We are at the vanguard of a new industry determined to pioneer twenty-first century spacecraft, which will open space to everybody - and change the world for good." Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Galactic If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver, and can make things happen - apply today! Your Mission Virgin Galactic's Software Verification Group is seeking to add talent to the team! Are you a software engineer with a strong foundation in python, C, and C++ with hands on experience developing tools and frameworks for automated test benches and process automation? The test benches will be used to perform system and software verification of various LRU avionics systems developed in house.Responsibilities

• Own one or many automated test frameworks software
• Own one or many process automation/diagnostics tools for on/off vehicle troubleshooting and process improvement
• Support software verification activities by improving the tools/framework as needed to the verification team
• Actively participate in code reviews, requirements development, internal audits, and other software-related development activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the software development and integration process within the department
• Review test bench schematics and provide inputs for better compatibility with the framework
• Create documentation of the framework architecture and the framework APIWhat You BringProfessional Requirements:
  • Experience verifying safety critical systems and software with requirement based automated testing
  • Experience using python to interface with National Instruments PXI hardware.
  • Experience creating framework and tools for process automation and automated testing
  • Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR
  • 120.15)As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S. teammates, as well as all newly hired employees.IAs of October 1, 2021, all new hires must be able to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, "fully vaccinated" means at least two weeks have expired since receiving the vaccination's last dose as recommended by the manufacturer). If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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