Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Position Summary

Parker Lord Electromechanical Systems (EMS) is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop and verify software for control systems used in demanding aerospace and industrial applications. This role focuses on motor control and signal processing technologies that incorporate digital and analog sensors, with responsibilities spanning architecture, requirements, implementation, verification, manufacturing, and support.

This position is in Cary, NC with up to 1-day per week of work from home.

Responsibilities

Our team designs and delivers industry-leading solutions for aerospace vibration control and torque measurement, as well as Off-Highway applications including steer-by-wire controllers and active damping systems. In this role, you will:

• Translate system-level requirements into clear, testable software requirements aligned to architecture and process standards

• Apply industry best practices to Implement embedded software inCfor microcontroller-based systems (manual andmodel-based workflows)

• Manage concurrent project priorities and estimates to ensure the team delivers on schedule

• Develop and execute software verification procedures and document results

• Contribute to productivity improvements throughPythonandMATLABscripts for build, test, and analysis automation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to support technology development, qualification/certification, manufacturing readiness, and product launch

• Contribute to organizational knowledge and mentor less experienced team members

• Travel occasionally for vehicle integration activities and training

Qualifications

Required:

• B.S.in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical fieldand 5 or more yearsof relevant experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including writing, presentation, and status reporting for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to interpretschematics, hardware/software interface specifications, and verification & validation plans

• Working knowledge of digital communication and diagnostic protocols such asSAE J1939, UDS, RS-232/422, ARINC, SPI

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident(required)

Preferred:

• Technical leadership experience throughout an aerospace, industrial, automotive, or medical product lifecycle

• Proficiency with lab tools and data acquisition (e.g.,oscilloscopes, function generators, ADC/DAC, JTAG)

• Working experience withMATLAB/Simulink

• Applied experience or coursework inControls Theoryand/orDigital Signal Processing (DSP)

• Experience with MCUs such asTI C2000/HerculesorSTM32

• Familiarity with safety and certification-oriented software development, such as: DO-178 / DO-331,IEC 61508-3, tool qualification guidance such asDO-330(or equivalent), functional safety standardsISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 26262, ARP4761

• Familiarity with cybersecurity processes/standards such asDO-326, ISO 21434, or theEU Cyber Resilience Act

• Understanding of the interface and integration of software into electronics manufacturing

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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