Senior Software Engineer (Inertial Measurement Unit)

Company

HALCON is a regional leader in development and production of precision-guided munitions, loitering munitions and autonomous systems. Established in 2017, the company innovates and develops high-performance and cost-effective products. HALCON relies on strong in-house research and development, supported by one of the region’s most advanced testing facilities delivering high-tolerance, high-precision components and sub-systems, finished through the company’s full assembly line services. HALCON also provide special manufacturing solutions, and automation and robotics consulting, and advisory services that help customers achieve their operational and tactical goals.

Role Summary 

This role will contribute to the development of all aspects of embedded software applicable to an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This suucessful incumbent will work alongside the Lead IMU Software Engineer and will support the distribution and delivery of work to the junior software engineers within the team. In order to do this, the incumbent should be able to demonstrate a high level of competency in the design, development, support and maintenance of C/C++ embedded software, and must also be well-versed in the English language.

Resonsibilities 

• Must be very proficient and independent at developing software in an embedded environment in languages such as C/C++.  Knowledge of other high level languages such as C#, as well as PC based development experience will be advantage.
• Must show proficiency in development, management and maintenance of software documentation, including requirements, software design, source code and test cases.
• Timeously deliver working code that satisfies requirements, and which is in compliance with software quality and coding standards, configuration management practices, etc.
• Contribute as part of technical design teams regarding evaluation, testing practices, methods and coding of embedded applications.
• Apply sound software engineering practices. Deliver documented software designs and take part in design reviews.
• Show high level of proficiency in the use of software configuration management tools and best practices.
• Be able to mentor junior personnel and assist others to develop their skills and capabilities and to speed up project delivery.
• Be able to provide software engineering support for the development and maintenance of software tools to be used within the department.
• Ability to easily understand spoken and written English, as well as the ability to clearly express him/herself in the English language, both in spoken and written form. Refer competency level below.

Requirements 

Education 

• Computer Science Degree with training in C/C++, with training in Jama an advantage.
• Experience of software certification to DO-178C or equivalent

Experience 

• 10 years’ experience in embedded software development using C/C++.  Experience in using STM32 will be an advantage.
• Significant experience in the software development lifecycle, including software requirements management, design, implementation and test.
• Significant experience in leading complex software projects for defence related applications.

#halcon