Welcome to AALTO, where we're blazing a trail to an extraordinary future! We're not just rewriting the rulebook; we're defining what is possible from the skis itself by, propelling HAPS technology to stratospheric heights.

Imagine an aircraft soaring at 60,000 feet, powered by sunlight and flying for months above traditional air traffic. That's us, AALTO’s Zephyr, the unrivalled pioneers of High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology. But that's just the beginning! We're on the verge of becoming the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting diverse needs in the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We connect the various demands of our customers, whether it's for rural connectivity, overlay capacity, disaster recovery, or new service provision. Plus, we're opening doors in revolutionizing Earth observation, tracking, and communications, while operating a carbon-neutral Zephyr HAPS fleet.

Join us in this exciting journey at AALTO. You won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future and pushing boundaries in the stratosphere. Ready to rewrite history with us? AALTO is not just creating an aircraft; we're sharing a future of boundless possibilities.

Job purpose:

We are looking for an experienced software engineer with a strong background in full lifecycle development programs to join AALTO at our Farnborough site. Here you would be responsible for undertaking development & verification activities for the Zephyr HAPS airborne software.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, verify and validate complex hardware/software systems.
• Review and validate item requirements of high- and low-level software requirements to ensure compliance to DO-178C.
• Develop and review software documentation, including requirements, design, verification, and certification artifacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems engineering, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless system integration.
• Participate in technical reviews, audits, and safety assessments to ensure the delivery of high-integrity solutions.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in the full software development lifecycle within an aerospace or a similar highly regulated industry (requirements, design, implementation, testing, verification, and maintenance).
• Experience of multi-core processors and software development environments
• Knowledge of and experience working with DO-178 or similar safety critical standards, with practical experience in certified programs.
• Proficiency in programming using C/C++ languages and knowledge of scripting languages such as Python.
• Experience with safety-critical software verification and validation processes and tools.
• Familiarity with software configuration management and version control tools.

Other Useful skills and experience:

• Experience with embedded systems development including understanding of ARP4754 (System Development) and ARP4761 (Safety Assessment) standards.
• Experience with software static analysis and automated testing tools such as MISRA & LDRA/Vectorcast/Rapita

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.

• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.

• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.

• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

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