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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Heads Up Technologies - **Location:** Kirkland, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Code Review, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Design of User Interfaces, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Multicasting, QNX (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, Regression Testing, Release Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Peripherals, Git, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Front End Software Development, DO-178B, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-embedded-software-engineer-innovative-advantage-heads-up-technologies-8309507 ## About the Role * Work Eligibility: Must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship., * Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (BSCS, BSEE) or equivalent. * Eight (8) or more years of embedded software design experience. * Experience with QNX Neutrino RTOS, including BSP development, driver work, or system integration. * Must be familiar/experienced with the C programming language in Embedded Systems/Real-Time OS. * Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills across hardware/software boundaries in production environments. * Experience sustaining or supporting Ethernet and microprocessor/DSP-based products through their full lifecycle, including post-release maintenance and field issue resolution. * Logical thought processes, excellent attention to detail, ability to conceptualize, implement, and document innovative solutions. * Ability to read and understand schematics and datasheets. * Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward practical, low-risk fixes that preserve system stability. * Take ownership, communicate risks early, deliver to commitments. * Drive technical direction on sustaining priorities and continuous improvement within the team. * Effectively communicate technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership. * Disciplined approach to regression testing, requirements traceability, and change-impact analysis. * Proficiency with Git or equivalent source control. * Ability to quickly ramp up on legacy codebases and make safe, well-scoped changes with minimal regression risk., * Experience with diagnostic and test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, boundary scan, etc.). * Experience with HTML/CSS/JS and/or Front-End GUI Design. * Experience with one or more Real-Time Operating Systems. * Experience with ARM assembly language. * Experience with Linux OS tools, Bash scripts. * Familiarity with DO-178C. * Familiarity with FAA and/or Mil Spec requirements ## Description We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to sustain, troubleshoot, and improve embedded software for in-service business-jet cabin systems (IFE/CMS). You will work across Linux, QNX, RTOS, and bare-metal environments, diagnose field issues on custom hardware, and maintain certification-ready software deployed in production aircraft. This role owns the health of fielded product lines resolving defects, preventing regressions, and managing component obsolescence - and collaborates closely with hardware, FPGA, systems, quality, and field support teams., * Own the software lifecycle of fielded embedded products, driving reliability, maintainability, and continued compliance across microprocessor and DSP-based systems. * Diagnose and resolve field-reported defects across custom SoC platforms (ARM), peripherals (I2C/SPI/UART, GPIO, USB, Ethernet), and networking stacks (TCP/UDP, multicast). * Perform root cause analysis on production issues; develop and validate corrective actions through the full verification cycle. * Lead HW/SW troubleshooting on fielded units using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and trace tools. * Lead sustaining engineering efforts on assigned product lines; mentor junior engineers, prioritize defect backlogs, and coordinate with product management on release planning. * Manage component obsolescence and end-of-life transitions; evaluate, qualify, and integrate alternate parts with minimal design disruption. * Maintain certification-aligned software processes (requirements, design, code reviews, regression tests, verification evidence) for updates to fielded products. * Collaborate across FPGA, hardware, manufacturing, quality, and field support teams to resolve cross-functional issues and drive continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)