Principal Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. This role involves developing and integrating software for avionics and defense systems, with a focus on safety-critical embedded applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C, C++, or Ada, a strong understanding of real-time operating systems, and proficiency in various communication protocols. You will be responsible for authoring, reviewing, and maintaining software requirements with full traceability, troubleshooting software on target hardware, and collaborating with clients and peers on technical solutions. This is a 100% onsite position requiring the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
- 8+ years of C, C++, and/or Ada software development experience
- Prior experience writing embedded software (C, C++, and/or Ada)
- Prior experience troubleshooting/debugging software on target hardware in lab/mock-up environments
- Prior experience in avionics or defense systems development
- Prior experience using IBM DOORS to author, review, and maintain software requirements with full traceability.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g. Lynx, Green Hills)
- Prior SW Development and Integration experience utilizing the following communications protocols (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet)
- Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
- Ability to work onsite 100%
- Must be a US Citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a STEM discipline
- Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments
- Experience developing and integrating graphics software for avionics/safety-critical embedded systems, including RTOS-based platforms.
- Experience with CoreSuite, OpenGL/OpenGL ES, Vulkan/Vulkan SC, or comparable embedded graphics technologies.
- Experience with GPU/rendering pipelines, graphics drivers, performance optimization, and hardware/software integration and test.
- Proficient with Atlassian or similar tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Experience with DO-178C, MIL-HDBK-516 and safety-critical software development practices
- Experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), ARINC 653 and flight software development
- Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to travel 10%
Responsibilities
- Author, review, and maintain software requirements with full traceability using IBM DOORS.
- Troubleshoot and debug software on target hardware in lab/mock-up environments.
- Develop and integrate software using C, C++, or Ada for avionics or defense systems.
- Utilize communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and Ethernet.
- Work with real-time operating systems (e.g., Lynx, Green Hills).
- Communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers.
- Develop and integrate graphics software for avionics/safety-critical embedded systems.
- Optimize graphics drivers and rendering pipelines.
- Document complex technical designs.
- Collaborate using Atlassian or similar tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.).
Benefits
- Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
- 401K with generous employer match
- Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- Remote work opportunities based on role
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
