Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Irvine, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Position Summary

This is an on-site position in located Irvine, California.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will join our Software organization to develop our next generation InFlight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) product suite. As a Scrum/Squad team member, the Software Component Engineer will design, implement and test changes in the Android based client components and in the Linux based server components meeting the quality objectives. After deployment of the changes, he/she will support the investigation and provide fixes to resolve remaining issues.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for Implementation and Integration of new features in our InFlight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) product suites.
• Contribute to deliver the software releases to our airline customers, on-time, on-budget and at the expected quality level.
• Design and Implement Android framework services.
• Able to modify/create services in the Android framework, not just caller of the Framework services.
• Design and Implement software changes on Linux based server.
• Demonstrate Quality focused mindset in terms of software delivery and adherence to the code maintainability and testability within the phases of software development lifecycle.
• Support the IFEC system Verification and Validation phase and In-Service team: Investigate issues found to identify the root cause(s). Provide Software fixes to the system Integration and Verification team.
• Must be able to proactively work with sense of urgency and accountability in an Agile-driven (Scrum/Squad) environment within the context of the sprint commitments interacting with Product Owner and Software Architect.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement process in order to increase our competitiveness.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years' experience with Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related engineering discipline or 2 years' experience with Master's degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline with field.
• 2+ years' experience with application development, testing and troubleshooting distributed SW systems.
• 2+ years' experience with application/services in C++/Java/Go Lang programming.
• 2+ years' Android Framework and/or Linux server programming and debugging experience: modification/creation of services in Android framework, not just calling framework services
• Experience in all phases of software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, tech design, implementation, code review, testing, and release.
• Proficient in Linux platform.
• Fundamental verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting issues during development lifecycle and use necessary tools to measure software quality/performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience in Micro-Services development.
• Experience with MongoDB.
• Experience with GitLab.
• Experience with Rust programming language.
• Experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.
• Experience in media streaming (rtsp, hls, dash).
• Experience in network protocols (tcp/udp/rtp).
• Experience analyzing network traffic (tcpdump, tcpreplay, etc)
• Experience in Android AOSP development: building AOSP, framework services, media framework (mediaplayer api, mediacodec api, stagefright).

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday

Physical Environment: Office desk for coding and R&D lab for integration testing and investigation when required

Travel: Domestic flight rarely (no more than couple times per year)

The anticipated salary range for this role is $107,000.00 - $199,600 USD Annual The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA and Well-Being plans

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave

• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, and Employee Assistance Plan

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law

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