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Parker Hannifin

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. 

Position Summary                

Ensures timely and efficient completion of detailed software development/engineering projects to achieve company cost and user objectives. Acts as project leader with technical responsibility for design, planning, organizing, and conducting software projects or phases of projects. Develops software of considerable scope and complexity. Experienced with software programming using C language.

 SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

___ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Works within engineering and cross-functional teams within and/or across the business unit or division. May have regular customer/supplier interaction.

Essential Functions

• Performs software design of unique and considerable scope and complexity that includes requirements definition, interfacing with users, and providing cost and benefit analyses. Develops, plans, codes or installs software; tests, documents, and implements complex software products; prepares documentation; upgrades and maintains systems after implementation.

• Experience with airborne software life cycle process and activities per RTCA/DO-178C and related certification requirements.

• Experienced with software programming using C language.

• Experience with software programming using C/C++ languages on Develops project goals and objectives to complete complex software engineering projects by reviewing customer requirements and conferring with user and management teams. Ensures project meets schedule, cost results, and technical expectations through effective project leadership.

• Determines project specifications by studying software requirements, user specifications, and performance standards; completing technical studies; defining and documenting system requirements; and preparing cost estimates. Determines validity and feasibility of requirements.

• Determines project responsibilities and ensures project assignment completeness, timeliness and accuracy. Identifies all required tasks and assigns staffing and resources. Estimates, develops, and manages project budgets and cost/performance analysis.

• Controls project plan by reviewing schedule, preparing status reports, monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. Keeps project on schedule and within budget. Keeps management informed of project progress and identifies any issues that need to be elevated for resolution or assistance.

• Ensures project will meet customer requirements by determining development tools, modeling tools, programming language, system structure and hierarchy, third party libraries, operating system, hardware platform, user interface, and communication protocols.

• Directs testing and debugging of software by ensuring debugging tools and code meets the coding standards and satisfies all requirements. Determines testing methods. Ensures documentation of all testing methods, results, and performance benchmarks. Develops software testing procedures.

• Leads new technology evaluation related to design application architecture. Identifies alternative or new technologies and implements them as standards.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical professional publications, establishing industry networks, and/or participating in professional associations. Shares specialized knowledge with others and may serve as functional expert.

• Acts as a consultant to management. Prepares and conducts technical presentations on selected topics. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Identifies training and mentoring needs. Trains and mentors less experienced employees. Work assignments may include cross-functional responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (BS) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline required.  Master's degree (MS) preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of increasingly responsible related software design experience utilizing the company's standard tool-sets. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of software design, programming and analysis principles, and general business knowledge of manufacturing and support organizations, business and workflow process, and quality methods.

• Specific assignments may require knowledge and proficiency in specialized areas such as graphical user interface design, distributed network programming, three-tiered system architecture, database interaction, software and hardware selection implementation and testing methodology; client/server application development; systems or network architecture; database-connectivity and database design methodology. 

• Ability to lead and implement continuous improvement projects. 

• Ability to resolve complex problems in creative and effective ways and ensure solutions are consistent with organizational objectives. 

• Ability to apply mathematical and analytical skills when developing algorithms. 

• Proficient in project management for complex or major projects. 

• Ability to exercise judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and recommend changes to procedures. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with users, project teams, and management and make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management and customers. Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from users. 

• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. 

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 7-9 years of related experience.

• Has thorough in-depth knowledge of engineering domain principles, concepts, product standards, and techniques, industry practices, regulations, and policies. Ability to apply broad knowledge of other related engineering areas to area of expertise.

• Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or marketing/sales teams.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

• Regular, on-site attendance is expected, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. 

• The employee is occasionally required to travel to visit customers (domestic and international).

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. 

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive compensation, including participation in annual incentive programs, and benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Benefit & Retirement Plans 

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

• Career development and tuition reimbursement

• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

• Paid Time Off and up to 15 Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility):

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation week, veteran appreciation, and more!

• The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours. 

Additional Benefits:

• Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.).

• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to 4,000).

• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

• A free, on-site, 24-hour Fitness Center available to all active Team Members.

• Grab a bite to eat at the on-site cafeteria that provides a wide array of breakfast, lunch, and snacks. We also have vending machines available during scheduled breaks and lunch periods. 

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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