Embedded Software Engineer VI
About The Position
The Level VI Embedded Software Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, development, integration, and verification of safety-critical embedded software supporting advanced DoD missile defense, aerospace, and propulsion technologies. The role provides technical leadership across embedded platforms and collaborates with systems, electrical, propulsion, and modeling, simulation and algorithm design (MSAD) teams to deliver high-reliability real-time control solutions compliant with aerospace and defense standards, including DO-178C, MIL-STD requirements, and MDA guidance. The engineer leads software architecture and development, defines requirements and interfaces, develops low-level software and real-time control solutions, and oversees integration and verification. The role also includes technical leadership, mentoring, program reviews, proposal support, and communication with internal leadership and DoD customers. Work is onsite in a secure engineering lab environment; up to 15% travel may be required. U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations.
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.
- Experience supporting full lifecycle development under DoD and/or MDA programs.
- Strong experience with real-time control systems, GNC, propulsion control, or motor control systems.
- Experience integrating embedded systems with FPGA interfaces, ADC/DAC hardware, and instrumentation systems.
- Experience with communication buses including RS-422, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpaceWire, and Ethernet.
- Experience developing embedded software on ARM-based processors such as STM32 or similar microcontroller architectures.
- Experience supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and system integration activities.
- Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git or ClearCase.
- Expert proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of low-level hardware interfaces, interrupts, memory management, and real-time systems.
- Experience developing drivers and communication stacks for RS-422 and avionics-grade serial interfaces.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
- Knowledge of software safety and reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA, FTA, and hazard analysis.
- Experience supporting embedded control of DC brushless motors, actuators, or propulsion electronics.
- Strong systems-level thinking across hardware and software domains.
- Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Must comply with ITAR and EAR regulations and be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
- Ability to work onsite in a secure engineering lab environment.
Nice To Haves
- Expert proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of low-level hardware interfaces, interrupts, memory management, and real-time systems.
- Experience with ARM-based processors including STM32 or comparable architectures.
- Experience developing drivers and communication stacks for RS-422 and avionics-grade serial interfaces.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
- Knowledge of software safety and reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA, FTA, and hazard analysis.
- Experience supporting embedded control of DC brushless motors, actuators, or propulsion electronics.
- Strong systems-level thinking across hardware and software domains.
- Excellent technical communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and development of real-time embedded software for aerospace and defense applications.
- Define software requirements, interfaces, and system integration strategies in coordination with Systems Engineering.
- Develop low-level drivers, board support packages (BSPs), middleware, and real-time control software.
- Implement embedded communication interfaces, including RS-422 and other high-reliability serial protocols.
- Develop software supporting motor control electronics, including DC brushless motor systems and propulsion-related control hardware.
- Integrate embedded software with instrumentation systems, sensors, data acquisition hardware, and test electronics.
- Lead software design reviews and program milestones, including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
- Ensure compliance with DO-178C, MIL-STD-498, and other applicable aerospace software standards.
- Oversee software verification and validation, including unit, integration, SIL/HIL, and hardware qualification testing.
- Support system integration, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Mentor embedded software engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
- Support proposal development and technical briefings with internal leadership and DoD customers.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 nationwide options, plus free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
- Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
- Competitive total compensation package and a mission-driven work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
