Embedded Software Application Engineer (Avionics / Aerospace/ defense)

On-Site: Embedded Software Application Engineer (Avionics / Aerospace/ defense) Experience _ Plano, TX or Rockford, IL

Location: Plano, TX or Rockford, IL

Duration: 12 Months + Extensions

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required (ITAR-Regulated Program)

Important Note

Candidates must have prior experience in aerospace, avionics, defense, or other safety-critical software environments, including hands-on exposure to DO-178C software development processes.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Application Engineer to support the design, development, integration, verification, and maintenance of safety-critical embedded software systems within aerospace and avionics environments. This role focuses on application-level embedded software development, real-time systems, software verification, requirements traceability, and compliance with aerospace software development standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Embedded C development , RTOS-based systems , DO-178C environments , and software lifecycle processes supporting mission-critical aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance embedded software applications using Embedded C.
• Participate in the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within safety-critical environments.
• Analyze, interpret, and implement software requirements.
• Support software architecture, design, coding, integration, and verification activities.
• Perform software debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Develop and execute software test procedures and verification activities.
• Create and maintain requirements traceability and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, peer reviews, and lifecycle audits.
• Collaborate with systems, software, testing, and integration teams to ensure compliance and quality objectives.
• Support software integration activities involving communication protocols and avionics interfaces.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development and verification processes.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Embedded C.
• Experience working in RTOS-based environments.
• Experience in aerospace, avionics, defense, or other safety-critical industries.
• Hands-on experience working within DO-178C software development environments.
• Strong understanding of software requirements, design, coding, integration, verification, and validation processes.
• Experience supporting safety-critical or mission-critical software systems.
• Experience with requirements traceability and lifecycle documentation.
• Experience with software debugging and troubleshooting in real-time embedded systems.
• Familiarity with software development tools and version control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DO-178C DAL A programs.
• Experience with FAA certification activities.
• Experience using DOORS or other requirements management tools.
• Experience with avionics communication protocols such as ARINC 429.
• Experience supporting certification, audit, and compliance activities.
• Experience with tools such as Git, Lauterbach Trace32, ARM development environments, and MS Visio.

Technical Environment

Programming Languages

• Embedded C
• C++
• Python (Preferred)

Operating Systems

• RTOS
• Embedded Linux (Preferred)

Communication Protocols

• Ethernet
• SPI
• CAN
• I2C
• RS-485
• UART

Tools & Technologies

• Git
• DOORS
• Lauterbach Trace32
• ARM Development Tools
• MS Visio

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience supporting:

• Aerospace Systems
• Avionics Platforms
• Defense Programs
• Flight Control Systems
• Safety-Critical Embedded Systems
• Mission-Critical Software Development