Principal Software Engineer

Intellisense Systems innovates what seemed impossible. We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in advanced military and commercial markets. We design, develop, and manufacture novel technology solutions for ground, vehicle, maritime, and airborne applications. Our products have been deployed in every extreme environment on Earth!

Intellisense Systems, Inc., is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our growing team in Southern California.

As part of our team, you will develop solutions for novel customer-requested solutions in avionics and related military systems working alongside experienced technical staff. This role will lead software architecture development and implementation as part of our new Advanced Development Team. As an individual technical contributor, you will drive all aspects of avionics software development—you will be responsible for requirement review, coding, and software integration while executing select projects. Intellisense prides itself on being a collaborative team environment, so your skills as a team-player and effective communicator will be critical to the role and achieving success.

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. Intellisense hosts the research and development of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. As such, we are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field. With a flexible alternative work schedule (9/80), immediate 40-hours of paid time off, and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period, we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.

What You'll Bring to the Table as a Principal Software Engineer:

• 12+ years contributing to safety-critical software development programs in aerospace, military electronics, or a related field.
• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited program
• Self-starter and technical expert that can independently plan, organize, and execute all task activities for embedded software development projects
• Hands on experience with safety-critical software development working on one or more programs in aerospace or similar field
• Significant experience with C/C++ embedded software (or other high level programming language)
• Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) including Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, and/or LynxOS
• Experience with safety-critical embedded system hardware and software projects following DO-178
• Significant experience developing software requirements, code, and hardware/software integration including checkout on the target hardware, software build creation, problem investigation, and lab debug.
• Experience designing software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing products
• Excellent computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including presenting design progress during major project milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Hands-on military aircraft experience with a working knowledge of DoD Systems Engineering Principles and Policies
• U.S. Citizenship is required—Must be willing and able to obtain a Security Clearance or have an active Secret Security Clearance

In addition, the following is also a major plus:

• Experience with System-on-Chip configuration and integration
• Able to understand and become proficient with avionics product architectures and how to align with aircraft integration
• Experience with specialized interfaces ARINC-818, ARINC-661, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, ARINC-708, I2C, and SPI
• Experience with image or video processing
• Experience designing graphical user interfaces (GUI) to test product functionality
• Experience with MOSA, FACE, and/or OMS.

As a Principal Software Engineer, You’ll:

• Lead department- and corporate-level projects in avionics software development for our next-generation embedded processing capabilities and products
• Develop and maintain avionics software applications through the complete software lifecycle using C/C++ or other high level programming languages
• Design software solutions for system level issues utilizing multiple software subsystems
• 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
• Work with cross-functional engineers (software, verification, systems, SQA) in a team environment
• Mentor junior colleagues and help troubleshoot problems across multiple software projects across multiple platforms
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and risk analyses at all levels of the system life cycle
• Prepare technical write-ups and sections for proposals, project reports, and SDRLs
• Ensure the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Engage and maintain relationships with software suppliers, external collaborators, and consultants
• Other duties as assigned

What You Can Expect:

• The freedom to take risks, to innovate, and to be rewarded
• The ability to deliver products that are continually recognized as industry disruptors
• A partnership with leadership that approaches tasks and requests with urgency

Pay Range:

$135,000-$200,000

However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

• Alternative Work Schedule (9/80-Alternating Fridays Off)
• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
• 10 paid holidays 
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
• Free Coffee, Tea, and Coldbrew
• Great Work Perks Employee Discount Program
• Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum grade)
• 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.