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# Embedded Software Lead - Avionics

- **Company:** Intellisense Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Embedded Software, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Bare Metal
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** http://jobs.intellisenseinc.com/apply/LqwvOi7rxQ/Embedded-Software-Lead-Avionics-DO178

## About the Role

Embedded software systems developed by Intellisense typically are small, bare-metal implementations on small microcontrollers making it possible for a small team of one or two developers to achieve needed rigor for safety-critical software typically performed by large primes. Successful candidates will have the experience of having successfully completed at least one such project as a technical contributor with desire to lead such an effort while mentoring additional team members as required., Technical Skills

 * B.S. or advanced degree in Electrical, Systems, or Software.
 * 8+ years of experience in software design,
 * 2+ years of DO-178 or similar safety critical development experience,
 * Strong hands-on experience in designing and troubleshooting low-level, bare-metal software systems.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems engineering skills.

People & Communication Skills

 * Collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to customers, program managers, and technical teams.
 * Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Expect:

 * The ability to innovate, transition a prototype technology into a new product, and to be rewarded.
 * The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact.
 * Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful.

## Description

Technical Leadership, Design & Development

 * Develop optimized and simplified code while also meeting rigorous safety-critical requirements.
 * Manage full bi-directional requirements traceability, RTVM, and peer reviews.
 * Manage all customer deliverables including documents, artifacts, and presentations required for all SOI's and manage relationship with DER.
 * Manage the development of analyses required by DO-178 and similar standards.
 * Engage in hands-on design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
 * Perform other duties as assigned.

Mentorship & Project Support

 * Set expectations and offer exemplary work product examples to achieve the best work product from the embedded software team.
 * Extend certification analysis to other members of the development team who are not already familiar with the unique demands of certification.


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