Specialist Software Engineer

Aerojet Rocketdyne seeks a Specialist Software Engineer for our Huntsville, AL location.

This position contributes to the development of embedded real-time control system software and/or application software by performing software requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration tasks under the general guidance of a project team lead.

The ideal candidate will have had extensive experience in embedded and real-time software development and the C/C++ programming language.

The candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining software development documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.

This position will report to the Manager, Software Development.

Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-class developer and manufacturer of advanced propulsion and energetics systems for customers including the U.S.

Department of Defense, NASA and other agencies and companies, both in the United States and abroad.

Our markets include space, where we provide a full range of propulsion and power systems for launch vehicles, satellites and other space vehicles; strategic missiles; missile defense; and tactical systems and armaments.

Our propulsion systems, both liquid
– and solid-fueled, have been at the heart of virtually every major U.S.

space and missile program since the dawn of the space age.

Visit our website at for more information on our company, our people, and our mission.

This current opening may be filled at this level as posted or at one level higher.

Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)

90%
– As a lead and contributor to a software development team performing requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration of embedded real-time control system and/or application software.

Participate in the development of software development documentation.

Support internal and customer reviews of software development work products.

Support the preparation of program milestone reviews: SRR, CoDR, PDR, CDR and TRR.

10%
– Support software development process improvement by assessing software process metrics, identifying process gaps, creating and evaluating process improvement options, reviewing and improving metric definition and collection methods, evaluating industry tools and other resources to promote the continued growth and maturity of the software organization at Aerojet Rocketdyne.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering and nine (9) or more years of engineering experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in the following areas required:

• 5+ years of experience in embedded real-time and/or application software development
• 9+ years of experience developing C/C++ code
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated team work experience

Desired Requirements:

• Real-time OS (vxWorks/Integrity/Redhat Linux/NI Linux/QNX) experience
• Communications Protocols (1553, TCP/IP, RS-422, & ScramNet)
• Knowledge of assembly/machine-level languages, Microsoft Visual Studio IDE, Code Composer Studio, Eclipse and Tortoise SVN
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle management tools (Atlassian: Bamboo, Confluence, Crowd, Crucible, Fisheye, and JIRA)
• Understanding of CMMI Level 3 and greater software processes preferred
• Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Aerojet Rocketdyne.

  Proof of vaccination or an accommodation request approved by Aerojet Rocketdyne will be required prior to starting employment with the Company.

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S.

Security Clearance at the appropriate level.

Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

May require the ability to travel by air or auto.

May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat.

These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

Depending on the location of the position, visual certification requirement may apply.

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While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility and technical expertise, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done.

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Citizenship, U.S.

Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S.

Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

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