Position: Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Remote (B2B Contract)
Salary: Gross – to be specified
Holidays: 10 public holidays + 14 days annual leave

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to own the design and development of safety-critical embedded software for airborne systems. This role requires deep expertise in RTCA DO-178C, embedded C programming, and real-time safety-critical software development, combined with leadership experience. You will guide the software team through architecture, design, implementation, integration, and verification, ensuring compliance, performance, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of embedded engineers, fostering best practices in DO-178C compliance, coding standards, and troubleshooting.

• Analyze system requirements and propose improvements for embedded software solutions.

• Develop high-level software requirements and architect robust embedded software systems.

• Design and implement real-time embedded software using C and Assembly for ARM microcontrollers.

• Integrate software with hardware, ensuring timing, performance, and safety compliance.

• Conduct peer code reviews, promoting software reusability and maintainability.

• Collaborate with the software verification team for testing, analysis, and certification activities.

• Lead communication with stakeholders, including FAA personnel, DERs, and project managers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Aviation software experience is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in real-time embedded software development.

• 1+ year experience in a lead/technical leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of C programming and embedded software design principles.

• Experience with Texas Instruments Hercules, STM ARM microcontrollers, or equivalent.

• Ability to read electrical schematics, datasheets, and technical documentation.

• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, and lab electronics equipment.

• Expert knowledge of DO-178C Level A compliance activities and outputs.

• Proficiency in SPI, I2C, CAN, ARINC 429, ADCs, DMA controllers, and sensor integration.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Texas Instruments TMS570 ARM microcontrollers.

• Hands-on experience with Lauterbach TRACE32 debug/instruction trace system.

• Knowledge of GNU GCC ARM toolchain and TI Code Composer Studio.

• Experience with Polarion ALM lifecycle management.

• Expertise in embedded software for electric motor control, battery management, and flight control systems.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, traditional).

Languages

• English Level: C1 Advanced