• User Interface Software Engineer

    Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation (Manassas, VA)


    User Interface Software Engineer

     

    Job Code 3864

     

    Assigned Aurora Location Manassas, VA

     

    User Interface Software Engineer

    Position Overview

    At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated User Interface Software Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

    Responsibilities

    -Delivers integrated and tested user interface and ground segment software for systems in the unmanned aerospace system markets

     

    -Develop target software, fully integrate and test the ground software to a set of requirements.

     

    -Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in planning, design and development of systems to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility

     

    -Author test plans and test cases, conducting unit, integration, and system-level testing

    Minimum Requirements

    -B.S. in Computer Science or applicable engineering or science field

     

    -Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience

     

    -MUST BE A US Citizen

     

    -Must be willing and able to be an active contributor (developer) in any of the software life-cycle phases.

     

    -Demonstrated proficiency in C++ and object-oriented SW development. Delivered working production software in a rigorous software environment

     

    -Experience in user interface design and development

     

    -Demonstrated ability to fully build target SW from source files

     

    -Familiarity with using GIT/ GITLAB

    Preferred Requirements

    -Experience or degree in human factors, human-centered design, human-computer interaction, or cognitive science

     

    -Able to parse & reverse engineer complex code base to rapidly determine subtle errors in data communications within and outside target HW & SW

     

    -Strong analytical skills in defect analysis and resolutions

     

    -Self-motivated, critical thinker with strong technical background

     

    -Successful verbal and written communication skills in a distributed collaborative environment

    Physical Requirements

    -Able to lift 25 lbs occasionally

     

    -Able to travel to remote locations for typically 2-3 weeks at a time approximately 2 times per year

    Salary Range (Annualized USD)

    + Minimum Range: $77,000.00 to $137,000.00

    + Maximum Range: $95,000.00 to $169,000.00

     

    Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

     

    Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.