Embedded Software Engineer VI

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of real-time embedded software for aerospace and defense applications.
• Define software requirements, interfaces, and system integration strategies with Systems Engineering.
• Develop low-level drivers, board support packages, middleware, real-time control software, and communication stacks.
• Develop software for DC brushless motor systems, actuators, propulsion control hardware, instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Integrate embedded software with FPGA interfaces, ADC/DAC hardware, test electronics, and other embedded systems.
• Lead software design reviews and program milestones including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C, MIL-STD-498, MDA guidance, and other applicable aerospace software standards.
• Oversee unit, integration, SIL/HIL, hardware qualification, and other software verification and validation activities.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, proposals, and technical briefings for internal leadership and DoD customers.
• Mentor embedded software engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• 15+ years of embedded software development experience in aerospace, defense, missile systems, or other high-reliability environments.
• Proven experience developing safety-critical or mission-critical embedded software and supporting full lifecycle DoD and/or MDA programs.
• Strong experience with real-time control systems, GNC, propulsion control, motor control systems, or related embedded control applications.
• Expert proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with ARM-based processors such as STM32 or comparable microcontroller architectures.
• Experience integrating embedded systems with FPGA interfaces, ADC/DAC hardware, instrumentation systems, and HIL testing environments.
• Experience with RS-422, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpaceWire, and Ethernet communication interfaces.
• Strong understanding of low-level hardware interfaces, interrupts, memory management, and real-time systems.
• Experience with Git or ClearCase for software configuration management.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
• Knowledge of FMEA, FTA, hazard analysis, and software safety and reliability techniques.
• Experience supporting embedded control of DC brushless motors, actuators, or propulsion electronics.
• Strong systems-level thinking and excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and comply with ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain required export authorizations under U.S. Government regulations.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company premium contributions and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible gym memberships with 12,700+ nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.
• Innovative, mission-driven work with a highly talented team.
• The role requires onsite work in a secure engineering lab environment and may require up to 15% travel.