Software definition, design, implementation and maintenance on a variety of software projects
Software projects include in-flight real-time systems, hardware integration, user applications and ground database systems
Documentation skills including user guide source materials, technical documents and proposals
Help with high-level system and software requirements definition
Products center around aircraft Health Usage and Monitoring Systems (HUMS), mainly for helicopters
HUMS concentrates rotor / propeller balancing and vibration management
Basic knowledge of helicopter operation and systems is very helpful
Basic knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is desirable
Some travel necessary, possibly to foreign counties, to perform job requirements
Job Number : DSI-008-000222-04
Job : Systems Software Engineer
Primary Location : CA-Ontario
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Basic Qualifications
B.S. degree in Computer Science or related software field preferred
Knowledge of “C” programming language is required. Knowledge Visual Basic is strongly recommended
Real-time (RT) systems use “C” and an embedded RTOS (pSOS). Some RT experience is required
Ground systems mainly use Visual Basic and relational databases. Some database skills (SQL, ODBC, Microsoft Access) are required
Software integration and testing will be an integral part of development process
Some knowledge of hardware interfaces is required : data acquisition, sensors and communication
Some mathematical proficiency is required : basic algebra and trigonometry. Signal processing (FFTs, filters, sampling) and statistical analysis is highly desired
Some knowledge or experience with software configuration management tools and practices (e.g. SVN, Clear Case)
Experience with vehicle health management or HUMS development is desirable
Systems engineering, development, integration, verification and validation to military and civil aviation certification standards
Rotorcraft and / or avionics systems knowledge desirable, e.g. military and commercial data buses
Minimum of 5 years software development experience, 10 years preferred
Ability and desire to learn and develop intimate knowledge of health monitoring products
Ability to comply with all established methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.)
Additional Helpful Qualifications
Experience in vibration analysis or software engineering efforts directed towards aircraft maintenance of mechanical structures and assemblies
Use of data analysis techniques to predict failure; Interpreting real time data to determine vehicle health
Experience with Helicopter Operation Monitoring Program (HOMP / FDM / FOQA) is a plus
Specific product lines include most current and legacy vibration balancers / spectrum analyzers / HUMS (Chadwick-Helmuth, G.E. RADS-AT, IAC, Honeywell, Goodrich). Knowledge of any of these is a big plus
Effective presentation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internal to company and externally
Leadership potential with a consensus builder / team player mentality
Other Skills & Abilities
Scheduling and program management skills
Ability to adapt to multiple projects and timelines
Problem solving ability within software programs and with hardware / software interfaces
Self starter with ability to perform work without constant monitoring
Some direct interface to customers and end-users will be required
Ability to research and develop or improve existing algorithms and processes