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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Safety Critical & Cybersecurity)

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Endicott, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,359.0 - $182,510.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ARM Architecture, Assembly Language, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Device Drivers, Datagram Transport Layer Security, Embedded Software, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Python (Programming Language), Multiprocessing, Real-Time Operating Systems, Powerpc, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Mitre Att&ck, Information Technology, U-Boot
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E53FF256005D4BC981DD534731B96C2F/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
 * 4 years of embedded software development experience.
 * Experience across the full software lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, integration, and testing.
 * Handson experience with RTOS environments such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, LynxOS, or baremetal implementations.
 * Experience developing device drivers and board support packages.
 * Background integrating realtime, safetycritical electronic control systems involving embedded software, hardware, and programmable logic.
 * Experience with secure development practices and integrating cybersecurityrelated capabilities such as secure boot, cryptographic accelerators, TEEs, TPMs, or HSMs.
 * Understanding of cryptographic concepts (keys, certificates, hashing, symmetric/asymmetric algorithms) and secure communication protocols (TLS/DTLS, IPsec).
 * Strong programming skills in C/C , with familiarity in Python and assembly language.
 * Solid technical writing skills and ability to produce required engineering documentation.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Master s degree in a related engineering field.
 * 8 years of embedded development experience in avionics or electronic controls, including exposure to flight controls, engine controls, mission systems, or similar domains.
 * Experience with system-level or product-level security processes such as RMF, DO326A, or ISO21434.
 * Familiarity with industry cybersecurity resources (MITRE CVE, CWE, CAPEC, ATT&CK).
 * Experience with multicore processing hardware and ARM-based architectures.
 * Experience with safety-critical development standards including ARP4754, DO178B/C, DO254, ISO26262, or equivalents.
 * Demonstrated technical leadership experience.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills; motivated selfstarter capable of operating independently and within teams.

## Description

You will work in a hybrid, highly collaborative environment, working closely with Systems, Hardware, Test, and Operations teams throughout the entire Product Development Lifecycle. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to emerging technology that truly makes an impact., * Contribute across all phases of the embedded software lifecycle: planning, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and verification for complex, realtime control systems.

 * Design and implement embedded software using environments such as Green Hills, ARM Development Studio, and similar toolchains targeting processors ranging from PowerPC to multi-core ARM architectures.
 * Translate customer and system requirements into efficient software designs, including the decomposition and integration of cybersecurity-related requirements when needed to support secure and resilient embedded products.
 * Architect and implement embedded features that interface directly with hardware, including occasional development of cybersecurity-related capabilities such as secure board support package elements or riskmitigating controls identified through threat and vulnerability assessments.
 * Integrate new functionalitysoftware and security features alikeinto existing code bases while maintaining system performance, safety, and compliance with established engineering standards, guidelines, and best practices.
 * Apply and continuously refine established development processes to deliver highquality embedded software while minimizing design and product cost.
 * Demonstrate leadership through mentoring, technical guidance, and presenting design concepts during team and customer technical interchange meetings.