Embedded Software Engineer

Heads Up Technologies • Kirkland, WA

9d • $135,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to sustain, troubleshoot, and improve embedded software for in service business jet cabin systems, including IFE and CMS. This role works across Linux, QNX, RTOS, and bare metal environments to diagnose field issues on custom hardware and maintain certification ready software deployed in production aircraft. You will own the health of fielded product lines by resolving defects, preventing regressions, managing component obsolescence, and collaborating closely with hardware, FPGA, systems, quality, and field support teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Eight or more years of embedded software design experience.
• Experience with QNX Neutrino RTOS, including BSP development, driver work, or system integration.
• Experience with the C programming language in embedded systems or real time operating systems.
• Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills across hardware and software boundaries in production environments.
• Experience sustaining or supporting Ethernet and microprocessor or DSP based products through their full lifecycle, including post release maintenance and field issue resolution.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and datasheets.
• Strong problem solving skills with a practical approach to low risk fixes that preserve system stability.
• Ability to take ownership, communicate risks early, and deliver to commitments.
• Ability to drive technical direction on sustaining priorities and continuous improvement within the team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to cross functional stakeholders and leadership.
• Disciplined approach to regression testing, requirements traceability, and change impact analysis.
• Proficiency with Git or equivalent source control.
• Ability to quickly ramp up on legacy codebases and make safe, well scoped changes with minimal regression risk.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with diagnostic and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and boundary scan tools.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or front end GUI design.
• Experience with one or more real time operating systems.
• Experience with ARM assembly language.
• Experience with Linux operating system tools and Bash scripts.
• Familiarity with DO 178C.
• Familiarity with FAA or Mil Spec requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the software lifecycle of fielded embedded products, driving reliability, maintainability, and continued compliance across microprocessor and DSP based systems.
• Diagnose and resolve field reported defects across custom SoC platforms, including ARM, peripherals such as I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, USB, and Ethernet, and networking stacks such as TCP, UDP, and multicast.
• Perform root cause analysis on production issues and develop and validate corrective actions through the full verification cycle.
• Lead hardware and software troubleshooting on fielded units using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and trace tools.
• Lead sustaining engineering efforts on assigned product lines, mentor junior engineers, prioritize defect backlogs, and coordinate with product management on release planning.
• Manage component obsolescence and end of life transitions by evaluating, qualifying, and integrating alternate parts with minimal design disruption.
• Maintain certification aligned software processes, including requirements, design, code reviews, regression tests, and verification evidence for updates to fielded products.
• Collaborate across FPGA, hardware, manufacturing, quality, and field support teams to resolve cross functional issues and drive continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior