Embedded Systems Engineer (ESE)

Purpose of the Position

The Embedded Systems Engineer (ESE) is responsible for developing electronics and software embedded in complex autonomous systems. This individual must have a demonstrated track record in designing and building embedded systems for instrumentation and control. The ESE works closely with the Senior Hardware & Software Engineer and with the Electrical Engineering Technician. The ESE reports to the VP of Engineering.

Responsibilities

The ESE is expected to perform the following duties and have the following responsibilities:

Develop & implement embedded electronics designs

• System design, including sensing and communications capabilities
• Custom circuit board design & fabrication oversight
• Hand population of boards and wiring for prototypes

Write embedded software

• Generate, review, code, and optimize algorithms for primary operation, built-in self-test and simulation
• Define file and internal data structures
• Develop software project structures to allow efficient generation of working code, test code and simulation code

Integrate & test

• Plan & perform integration and testing of electro-mechanical systems, including development of simulations & test fixtures for both prototypes and medium scale production
• Perform complex debugging
• Create thorough documentation of architectures, requirements, interfaces, designs, code and performance specifications

Ancillary Responsibilities

• Accompany Atair on test exercises and exhibitions if needed
• Travel to off-site locations to work temporarily if needed
  

Knowledge & Skills

The ESE must possess the following knowledge and skills:

Technical

• Hands-on understanding of embedded electrical systems and mechanisms
  Experience with autonomous systems
• Experience with autonomous vehicles/aircraft ranging in size (30 lbs to 3,000 lbs) a plus
• Defense industry and aircraft / UAV experience a plus
• Proficiency in data structures & communication protocols, current state of the art in embedded systems processors and interfaces, battery charging systems, electric motors and control systems
• Proficiency in position estimation, GPS, telemetry hardware & software
  Up-to-date knowledge of the current state of the art in embedded systems processors and interfaces
• Proficiency in Linux, C and code version control
• Ability to review and evaluate sophisticated mathematical algorithms and to translate them to efficient embedded firmware using C and assembly language as required

General

• Effective design & programming process control
• Effective written communication skills
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, and e-mail at a proficient level
• Time management skills

Education & Experience

• BS in relevant engineering field required, MS preferred
• 8 years minimum embedded systems electronics engineering & software experience required, 10+ years preferred
• Demonstrated track record in designing low-power embedded systems for instrumentation and control

Please respond with all of the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Salary requirements
• Availability

Please send to jobs@atair.com with Embedded Systems Engineer as the e-mail subject.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only respond to those applicants whose skills and experience most closely match our requirements. Please do not call.

Master Rigger

Atair Aerospace, Inc. is accepting resumes for a Master Rigger.

Duties:

• Prototype and low volume production
• Rigging loft inventory management of supplies and materials
• Generate production manuals & patterns, QC manuals, and rigging manuals for Atair products
• Provide information as needed to generate cost estimates
• Accompany Atair Aerospace on test drops and exhibitions as needed and provide rigging support

Please note that these duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and that you may be expected to perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities should the need arise.

Please send resumes via fax to 718-923-1733 or send resume in the body of your e-mail with salary history to jobs@atair.com. All emails with attachments will be deleted unread.