Senior Applications Engineer (C#, UAV, Robotics)

Overview:

Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

100% on site in Thousand Oaks Area

Some travel may be required

W2 with full benefits

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Summary

As a Sr. Software Engineer (Applications) one works with and is mentored by a talented group of engineers in a fast moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this role, one plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.

Responsibilities:

• Works within a defined software life cycle development process
• Understands the requirements and process. Participates in and leads software design reviews
• Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
• Implements coding according to coding standard. Writes a unique test, and validate software according to the process. Contributes to process improvement efforts
• Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
• Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
• Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs
• Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Demonstrates methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development. Object Oriented Design experience is required
• Expertise in one of the following: C# .Net, Java, C++, and/or Web UI
• Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code
• Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process
• Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
• Demonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git as well as familiarity with IDEs and debuggers
• Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Experience with Android, iOS, or React/Redux web development is preferred
• Experience with FitNesse test framework is preferred as is experience with UAS, drones, or robotics
• Demonstrates understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, database, and operating systems. A basic knowledge of networking is preferred
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
• Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to stand and sit for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

EEO/AA/MFDV

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