Embedded Software Application Engineer (Avionics / Aerospace)
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Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Application Engineer to support the design, development, integration, verification, and maintenance of safety-critical embedded software systems within aerospace and avionics environments. This role focuses on application-level embedded software development, real-time systems, software verification, requirements traceability, and compliance with aerospace software development standards., The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Embedded C development, RTOS-based systems, DO-178C environments, and software lifecycle processes supporting mission-critical aerospace applications., * Design, develop, maintain, and enhance embedded software applications using Embedded C.
- Participate in the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within safety-critical environments.
- Analyze, interpret, and implement software requirements.
- Support software architecture, design, coding, integration, and verification activities.
- Perform software debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
- Develop and execute software test procedures and verification activities.
- Create and maintain requirements traceability and technical documentation.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, peer reviews, and lifecycle audits.
- Collaborate with systems, software, testing, and integration teams to ensure compliance and quality objectives.
- Support software integration activities involving communication protocols and avionics interfaces.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of software development and verification processes.
Requirements
Candidates must have prior experience in aerospace, avionics, defense, or other safety-critical software environments, including hands-on exposure to DO-178C software development processes., * 7+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development.
- Strong hands-on experience with Embedded C.
- Experience working in RTOS-based environments.
- Experience in aerospace, avionics, defense, or other safety-critical industries.
- Hands-on experience working within DO-178C software development environments.
- Strong understanding of software requirements, design, coding, integration, verification, and validation processes.
- Experience supporting safety-critical or mission-critical software systems.
- Experience with requirements traceability and lifecycle documentation.
- Experience with software debugging and troubleshooting in real-time embedded systems.
- Familiarity with software development tools and version control systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with DO-178C DAL A programs.
- Experience with FAA certification activities.
- Experience using DOORS or other requirements management tools.
- Experience with avionics communication protocols such as ARINC 429.
- Experience supporting certification, audit, and compliance activities.
- Experience with tools such as Git, Lauterbach Trace32, ARM development environments, and MS Visio.
Technical Environment
Programming Languages
- Embedded C
- C++
- Python (Preferred)
Operating Systems
- RTOS
- Embedded Linux (Preferred)
Communication Protocols
- Ethernet
- SPI
- CAN
- I2C
- RS-485
- UART
Tools & Technologies
- Git
- DOORS
- Lauterbach Trace32
- ARM Development Tools
- MS Visio
Preferred Industry Background
Candidates with experience supporting:
- Aerospace Systems
- Avionics Platforms
- Defense Programs
- Flight Control Systems
- Safety-Critical Embedded Systems
- Mission-Critical Software Development