Controls Software Specialist

Controls Software Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Controls Software Specialist Job for an opportunity in Indianapolis IN

Position Title: Controls Software Specialist

Location: Indianapolis IN

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Job Type: Contract - Onsite

Pay Range: $70- $73

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Description:

6 months with possible extension

Hybrid schedule 2-3 days per week in office

Top Priority Skills:

* At least 5 years of experience in Aerospace or Embedded Systems

* Engineering Degree - must have (might entertain a Computer Science Degree, but engineering is better)

* Nice to haves: Experience with C, Rust, Python, Assembly, understanding safety critical control systems, knowledge of DO standards and military standards, FPGA knowledge would be the pink unicorn

Description:

* Engineering Degree - must have (might entertain a Computer Science Degree, but engineering is better)

* At least 3 years of experience, ideally in Aerospace Defense or Embedded systems

* Nice to have: knowledge of SCRE; risk management framework RMF, see above; interest in cyber security if they don't have the actual professional experience

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

* Work with the core systems security and LibertyWorks teams to help determine the technology and processes required to meet customer requirements for system security and resiliency

* Learn secure cyber resilient engineering (SCRE), apply technical knowledge as required throughout the product lifecycle: requirements, design, build, test, production, operations, and support

* Collaborate with government, customers, suppliers, and industry experts to understand and meet system requirements

* Create digital models and use digital tools such as model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to meet program expectations

* Develop and update systems security and resilience good practice and help ensure the techniques, policies, procedures, and knowledge to enable us to implement this good practice across the business

Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and 1+ years of experience OR

* Master's degree in STEM Science, Engineering, Science, Mathematics and no experience OR

* PhD in STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and no experience

* In order to be considered for this role, must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance

Preferred Requirements:

* Active security clearance

* Desire to learn and apply systems security policies and standards in engineering cyber-physical systems such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-160, DO-326, and DoDI 5000.8

* Experience or interest in cybersecurity and cyber threats (e.g., designing secure products, systems, and applications; intrusion detection; digital forensics; system recovery; risk assessment tools and methods; security solutions, policies, standards, and procedures, etc.)

* Excellent technical and soft skills including systems thinking aptitude, communications, time management, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams

* Aspire to actively learn and dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities

Job Description

(Full details; can attach) Job Functions (Essential)

Key Accountabilities:

* Collaborate with other systems teams and customers to fully capture and synthesize software requirements for high integrity embedded systems.

* Architect, design, develop software products through testing, diagnosing, and verification throughout the entirety of the product lifecycle. Execute software development activities and ensure the delivery of a compliant sub-system level solution for programs including hardware/software and software/software component testing.

* Lead a team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met including accountability for Schedule, Cost, Quality and Compliance. Plan and manage software development activities using agile methodologies.

* Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan) and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan.

* Compile functional descriptions, design assurance, and test results into reports sufficient for certifying authorities, customer deliverables, and gate reviews.

* Design for functional safety and security. Experience with embedded safety critical software for aerospace to meet civil or military qualification objectives.

Basic Requirements:

* Associate degree with 7+ years of experience in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems)

* Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with experience in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems) with 5+ years' experience, OR

* Master's degree in STEM discipline with experience in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems), with 3+ years' experience OR

* JD/PhD OR

* To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

* Excellent systems thinking aptitude: the ability to understand complex system boundaries, interactions, and interdependencies across multiple abstraction and aggregation layers throughout the system's entire lifecycle.

* Ability to analyze and translate high level requirements into software systems and components.

* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, and presentation) for both expert and non-expert audiences.

* Experience with customer interactions and successful capture of externally funded programs that facilitate trade studies, research and technology development, and system architecture design as applicable to embedded control systems.

* Proficiency using 'C', Simulink, Assembly, Python. Familiarity with model-based software design and simulation; control system experience.

* Skill and understanding of safety critical control systems (DAL A-C), high integrity control solutions, the interaction between security and safety, aerospace certification & qualification standards and their application for electronics is highly desirable, including but not limited to standards such as RTCA / DO (Aerospace) and applicable Mil-STDs with basic knowledge of US Export Control regulations applicable to these components.

Qualifications (Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

* Either active clearance or someone whose clearance can be reactivated/renewed (about 2 year window). NOT someone who is just 'eligible'

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

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About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 243008 when responding to this ad.

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