Honeybee Robotics

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Altadena, California, United States

$143-227k

Full Time

9 months ago

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Job description

Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Honeybee Robotics is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III or IV to support robotics and measurement software systems development.

Responsibilties:

Develop and maintain robotic control and measurement software systems for PCs and embedded systems
Lead efforts in testing and validation of robotics software and control systems
Manage software field deployments and provide support on-site and remotely to customers
Derive and own software system requirements and schedules
Evaluate and identify improvements to system design with a specific focus on robust autonomy
Interface with scientists, engineering managers, product management, and program management to drive new product development programs from concept to production
Provide hands-on support to cross-functional product development teams servicing markets, including space, defense, medical, manufacturing, and other industries
Write requirements and specification documents

Required Qualifications:

BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
6+ years of experience (or 4+ with MS) in software development for either PC or embedded targets
Extensive knowledge of C/C++ development
Experience setting up and maintaining DO-178 certified projects
Experience with MC/DC coverage testing, as well as testing frameworks and unit testing
Experience with Git version control system
Experience reading circuit diagrams and performing basic debugging
Experience designing effective software architectures for critical high-reliability systems
Capability to write maintainable and responsive multithreaded and multi-process applications
Knowledge of digital communication systems (ethernet, USB, async, serial, CAN, SPI, I2C)
Experience with space flight avionics or ground system software, particularly on planetary exploration missions
Knowledge of automated software tests and continuous integration systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with interfacing with FPGA HDL devices
2+ years of RTOS development experience
Python scripting experience
GUI development experience (Qt experience preferred)
Experience writing code for motion control
Experience with distributed networked software for controls (i.e. ROS)
Knowledge of robotics motion systems (e.g., manipulator kinematics and dynamics)

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short and long-term disability.
401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4.5% company match (100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3%)
Education Reimbursement for certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs
Paid Time Off includes up to 4 weeks per year, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, two floating, and 11 company holidays.

We offer a flexible salary range for this job posting that will be customized based on the qualifications of the chosen candidate. Our compensation strategy takes into account various factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment. The position is available at multiple levels, and the corresponding salary ranges are as follows:

Embedded Software Engineer III: $143,000 - $177,000

Embedded Software Engineer IV: $183,000 - $227,000

See your work make an impact on some of the most exciting space missions, including major subsystems of NASA's upcoming Dragonfly, VIPER, and Mars Sample Return missions. Work alongside with the best and the brightest, including our partners across the aerospace industry. In a few short years, your contributions will allow you to point to Mars, the Moon, or Saturn's moon Titan, and say, "I did that!"

Applicants for employment at Honeybee Robotics, LLC must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Honeybee Robotics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.