Embedded Software Engineer Sr

Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Lynnwood, WA, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$132,549.0 - $162,437.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Adobe FrameMaker C++ (Programming Language) Configuration Management Code Coverage Computer Engineering Software Debugging Embedded Software Emulators Firmware Python (Programming Language) Program Analysis Software Architecture
+7 more
Requirements Management RS-232 Software Engineering Scripting Real Time Systems DOORS (Software) DO-178B

Job description

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is a key contributor to the development of advanced sensing technologies within the Sensing & Power Systems (SPS) business unit at Crane Aerospace & Electronics. SPS provides essential sensing capabilities, such as pressure, proximity, air data, and fluid measurement, that support critical aircraft functions across commercial and military platforms. These products must perform reliably in demanding aerospace environments, requiring robust, certifiable embedded software aligned with industry standards. In this role, you will lead software architecture, implementation, integration, and verification activities that directly influence product performance, system safety, and long-term program success., * Develop, maintain, and optimize embedded software in C and C++ for SPS sensing products.

  • Implement firmware for signal conditioning, sensor calibration, filtering algorithms, data acquisition, and mixed-signal hardware control.
  • Use additional languages and tools including Python, Assembly, and DXL.
  • Create and integrate SCADE model-based designs and support auto-generated code workflows.
  • Perform requirements analysis, decomposition, and traceability using IBM DOORS.
  • Use IBM EWM for configuration management, change control, and workflow tracking.
  • Conduct static and dynamic analysis, including structural coverage, using LDRA + TQD.
  • Support certification activities consistent with DO-178C, including documentation development in Adobe FrameMaker.
  • Debug hardware/software interactions using debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
  • Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Test, Quality, and Manufacturing teams throughout development and verification cycles.
  • Participate in peer reviews of requirements, design, code, and test artifacts.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for software-related issues.
  • Mentor early-career engineers and provide technical leadership within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
  • Support continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools, and processes., We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

Requirements

Mixed-signal embedded design

ADC/DAC interfaces

Sensor calibration, filtering, and real-time processing

Aerospace communication interfaces (ARINC, RS-232, CAN, AFDX)

Safety-critical development consistent with DO-178C

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

  • 5-7+ years of embedded software development experience in a real-time or safety-critical environment.
  • Experience working with sensor-based or mixed-signal embedded systems preferred.

Education/Certification:

  • BA or BS Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge:

  • Strong experience with embedded software development aligned with DO-178C or similar safety-critical standards.
  • Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
  • Experience with communication interfaces such as ARINC 429, RS-232, CAN, AFDX.
  • Knowledge of model-based development (SCADE) and requirements simulation.
  • Familiarity with simulators, emulators, and embedded debugging tools.
  • Experience with structural coverage analysis tools such as LDRA.
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, DXL, etc.).

Skills/Abilities:

  • Experience using requirements management tools (DOORS).
  • Experience with configuration and change management tools (IBM EWM).
  • Ability to analyze requirements, design, and code for compliance with aerospace standards.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to mentor and support early-career engineers., * Master’s Degree in Engineering.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated safety-critical industries.
  • Experience with SPS sensing products or similar embedded sensor technologies.
  • Experience using Adobe FrameMaker for certification documentation.
  • Familiarity with Assembly, ADA, and other specialized embedded languages. Experience supporting DO-178C audits, reviews, and certification processes.

Benefits & conditions

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment, Salary range: $132,548.90 - $162,437.40. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.

The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

About the company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

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