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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** SkyRyse, Inc.
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Design Documents, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Information Technology, Bare Metal, DO-178B
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=41aaa048808f584b

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
 * 5+ years of professional working experience.
 * Experience building low-level drivers in embedded C.
 * Experience with RTOS.
 * Experience in developing software requirements, design, test, and verification documents.
 * Experience in working with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and understanding schematics.
 * Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision., * Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
 * Proficiency with some of the following tools: C/C++, Python.
 * Experience with bootloader, multi-target, and bare metal programming.
 * Experience developing and verifying safety-critical software (e.g., DO-178C or similar standards).
 * Experience with certification of software, systems, and subsystems working with DER/FAA.

## Description

In this role, you are responsible for the development of the Fly-By-Wire software starting with requirements specification, software design, verification and validation of the software per ARP 4754A, DO-178C, DO-330, and DO-331 requirements and support all FAA/DER reviews., * Design and develop flight software in embedded C in accordance with DO-178C DAL A.

 * Develop low-level drivers and safety-critical monitoring systems for flight-critical applications.
 * Develop and test embedded software components to interface with and control peripherals such as motors, encoders, heaters, and sensors.
 * Collaborate with electrical engineers on hardware/software integration, including bring-up of new hardware and resolution of interface issues.
 * Write, review, and approve software requirements, architecture, and design documents; support review of system-level requirements.
 * Contribute to continuous improvement of development and verification processes to reduce cost and cycle time.


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