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# Embedded Systems Expert (DO-178C)

- **Company:** Sopra
- **Location:** East Hartford, CT, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usd6f9b8b9948e6739fe55179e5f82e213/eaa

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will be capable of architecting a system from concept through certification, with extensive experience in Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES) and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environments. This individual will provide technical leadership across the entire product lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and certification.
Location: The role can be onsite (CT), hybrid, or fully remote., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.

 * Strong experience in embedded software development.
 * Extensive hands-on 12+ years of experience with DO-178C certification programs.
 * Strong understanding of:

 * Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES)
 * Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
 * Safety-critical software development
 * Systems engineering processes
 * Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
 * U.S. citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
 * Able to travel approximately two to six weeks in a year.

## Description

We are seeking an Embedded Systems Expert with deep expertise in DO-178C and avionics software development to lead the architecture and execution of safety-critical airborne systems., * Architect end-to-end avionics software systems from concept through certification.

 * Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
 * Lead development of safety-critical embedded software in compliance with DO-178C.
 * Support certification audits and regulatory compliance activities.
 * Support definition and allocation of system-level and software requirements.
 * Design and implement solutions for RTES and RTOS-based platforms.
 * Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and trade studies.
 * Drive requirements traceability, verification planning, and validation activities.
 * Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership.


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