Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software EngineerPGS Worldwide is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Owego, New York for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role supports the development of safety-critical avionics mission computer software in a real-time operating system environment. The position focuses on embedded software design, integration, debugging, validation, and certification support across hardware, FPGA, and software interfaces.Required SkillsExperience with embedded software developmentExperience designing, developing, testing, and debugging software for safety-critical systemsExperience developing device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in test librariesProficiency in CExperience working in a real-time operating system environmentExperience integrating software with custom hardware and FPGA in a lab environmentAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams on software, FPGA, and hardware interfacesAbility to support documentation, error correction, and performance validationAbility to participate in certification activities, including requirements and code reviewsAbility to work with customers, suppliers, application users, and technical support personnelPreferred SkillsExperience with LynxOS or LynxElementExperience supporting avionics or mission computer softwareExperience working in regulated or safety-critical development environmentsFamiliarity with quality and safety compliance standardsWhat You'll DoDesign, develop, test, and debug embedded software for safety-critical avionics mission computersDevelop device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in test libraries in CTarget development for the LynxOS or LynxElement real-time operating system environmentCollaborate with cross-functional teams on software, FPGA, and hardware interfacesIntegrate custom-designed hardware and FPGA with software in a lab environmentSupport documentation, error correction, and performance validationParticipate in certification-related activities including requirements and code reviewsApply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development lifecycle