**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** **Summary** As a **Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering,** you will be a senior technical leader and mentor in a stable, collaborative Agile development environment with a strong emphasis on software quality and engineering excellence. In this role, one leads the planning, design, development and testing of mission systems flight software for uncrewed aircraft. **Position Responsibilities:** + Software development in support of AV's vision-based navigation, autonomy, cooperative behaviors, and mission systems technology roadmap. Opportunity to contribute across the full software stack from applications to BSP/firmware based on technical needs and interest. + Work within a mature, quality-focused software development organization with established processes, comprehensive testing frameworks, and emphasis on technical excellence + Writes and tests onboard Linux application software to support integration of sensors, processors, or other robotics systems into aircraft + 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 tests, and validates 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 + Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles + Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Serves as a technical authority and contributor across multiple areas of the software stack (applications, BSP, firmware) based on project needs. + Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience in Linux application software development. + Familiar with OOP software design patterns, SDLC, and STLC + Expertise in one of the following: Python, C, C++11/17, and STL + Demonstrated knowledge of VS Code or similar IDE as well as defect tracking tools + 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 control tools such as Git and cloud-based CI/CD tools + Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally) **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:** + Advanced degree is preferred + Experience with computer vision and machine learning on embedded systems + Experience with UAS, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other embedded systems + Familiar with real-time controls, especially advanced estimations techniques + Experience developing within the Robot Operating System (ROS2) framework on Linux/ARM + Familiar with the FACE technical standard and UoC development + Demonstrates leadership skills and sound 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 **Physical Demands:** + Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) **Special Requirements:** + **_U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or_** _asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required._ + **O** ccasionally may be required to travel within the C