Senior Applications Engineer (C#, UAV, Robotics)

$136,807 - $194,040/Yr

Columbus Technologies - Thousand Oaks, CA

Full-time - Senior

Thousand Oaks, CA

About the position

The Senior Applications Engineer will work in a collaborative Agile development environment, focusing on planning, designing, developing, and testing software systems or applications for enhancements and new products, particularly in the context of cloud-based or internet-related tools. This role involves mentoring less experienced engineers and contributing to process improvement efforts while ensuring timely delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Works within a defined software life cycle development process
• Understands the requirements and process
• Participates in and leads software design reviews
• Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
• Implements coding according to coding standards
• Writes unique tests and validates software according to the process
• Contributes to process improvement efforts
• Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
• Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
• Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs
• Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Demonstrates methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development
• Object Oriented Design experience
• Expertise in C# .Net, Java, C++, and/or Web UI
• Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code
• Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process
• Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills
• Familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git
• Familiarity with IDEs and debuggers
• Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree
• Experience with Android, iOS, or React/Redux web development
• Experience with FitNesse test framework
• Experience with UAS, drones, or robotics
• Basic knowledge of networking

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Bonus opportunities