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Model-Based Flight Software DeveloperPenta Research · Huntsville
Model-Based Flight Software Developer
HuntsvilleOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Develops flight software onsite in Huntsville, AL using MATLAB Simulink and model-based design, automating code generation with Embedded Coder and conducting code reviews. Requires an active Secret clearance.
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Huntsville, AL
Full Time
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required.
Job Description & Position Responsibilities: Penta Research is seeking candidates to work full-time onsite on the flight software development team.
The candidate will perform:
- Model-Based Flight Software Development: Collaborate closely with the development team to create robust flight software using MATLAB Simulink, leveraging model-based design principles.
- Automate Code Generation & Optimization: Drive Simulink development and automate the generation of efficient and performative code and algorithms via Embedded Coder.
- Rigorous Code Review & Presentation: Conduct and participate in thorough code reviews, presenting findings and recommendations to the team.
Basic Qualifications:
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
- Proficient with:
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- DevOps: Knowledge of Gitlab, configuration management and DevOps practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree: Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
- Experience with:
- Simulink Coder, Embedded Coder, Simulink Test
- Real-time operating systems
- Embedded software
- C++
- Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), Processor-in-the-loop (PIL), etc.
- Real-time Operating Systems
- Testing/developing flight software
- CI/CD pipelines
Travel Requirement:
- Position location: Huntsville, AL. No travel is anticipated for this position.
Keyword Search: (optional)
Simulink, flight software, C++, MATLAB, embedded software, HWIL, RTOS, DevOps
Skills
C++CI/CDCode ReviewDevOpsEmbedded CoderEmbedded SoftwareFlight SoftwareGitLabHardware-in-the-loopMatlabProcessor-in-the-LoopReal-time Operating SystemsSimulinkSimulink CoderSimulink Test
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