Principal Software Engineer, Connectivity
RAVE Aerospace LLC2 months ago
Brea, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$165k - $187k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect connectivity solutions across aircraft networks, satellite and air-to-ground connectivity, cabin systems, and ground interfaces.
- Translate product and airline requirements into scalable, certifiable technical designs.
- Lead software development, deployment, integration, validation, and troubleshooting across hardware, network infrastructure, and aircraft systems.
- Establish development standards, system interfaces, integration frameworks, unit-testing strategies, and system-verification strategies.
- Lead and develop technical resources through mentoring, management, onboarding, and performance support.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership, product management, systems engineering, international offices, customers, sales, and program teams.
- Monitor and resolve issues, deviations, process problems, and delivery risks, escalating them when appropriate.
- Create technical documentation and support field-ready software delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 15+ years of experience developing and deploying software, including significant experience in embedded or networked environments.
- 10+ years of experience with software project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience with C, C++, Python, JavaScript, HTML, and Go.
- Proven success delivering high-quality software in complex system environments.
- Strong software integration, validation, troubleshooting, and hardware/software interface experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring, managing, and developing technical teams.
- Experience with software development lifecycles, unit-testing frameworks, and technical documentation.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Prior management experience is highly desired; aerospace or in-flight entertainment industry knowledge is a plus.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment with a 9/80 work schedule.
- Starting base pay of $165,000–$187,000 per year, varying by skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
- Health benefits with company contributions.
- Home allowance for a home workspace.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Paid vacation, personal time off, and sick days, plus a year-end holiday shutdown.
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About RAVE Aerospace LLC
RAVE Aerospace LLC builds in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems for commercial airlines, combining seatback hardware, onboard software, and supporting services. Its flagship RAVE platform delivers media, passenger interfaces, and content management for linefit and retrofit programs, with ongoing support and integration services sold to carriers. The company is headquartered in Brea, California and serves airline fleets worldwide.