System and Software Engineer (MBSE / SysML) – Aerospace

Sopra Steria • East Hartford, CT

4h • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a System and Software Engineer with hands-on expertise in critical embedded systems and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to join our aerospace engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation avionics and flight-critical systems, supporting the design, implementation, integration, and verification of embedded software for airborne platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
• Proven experience in MATLAB / Simulink for embedded software development
• Experience integrating Simulink models on real-time embedded targets
• Ability to interpret system-level requirements and translate them into detailed software specifications
• Experience in systems engineering, ideally in aerospace, avionics, or safety-critical embedded systems
• Experience performing safety analyses such as FMEA, FTA, and DFA
• Knowledge of functional safety principles for embedded electronic systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
• Experience working within DO-178C certification environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with requirements management tools such as JAMA or equivalent
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, or DO-254
• Certification in functional safety or aerospace safety engineering is an asset

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system models using SysML to support system architecture, requirements traceability, and design analysis
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using the MATLAB / Simulink suite for aerospace applications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to analyze and refine system and software requirements
• Generate embedded code for target environments using abstraction layers and model-based development processes
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and software verification activities for embedded avionics software
• Conduct safety assessments, including FMEA, FTA, and DFA, to evaluate system safety and identify mitigation strategies
• Document software architecture, design decisions, verification results, and integration workflows
• Review and contribute to functional safety and certification artifacts to ensure compliance with DO-178C and related aerospace standards
• Participate in technical reviews and stakeholder meetings to align on requirements, milestones, and certification objectives

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

What This Job Offers

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