Embedded Software Engineer

Aversan Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer/MTS to design and implement safety-critical flight software solutions. In this role, you will lead subsystem designs, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software development. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, including FPGAs and microcontrollers, while establishing coding standards and practices. If you are passionate about embedded systems and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Proven ability to design and implement embedded software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded applications for flight software.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Software Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

FPGAs

Microcontrollers

Real-time Operating Systems

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer/MTS

As our Embedded Software Engineer/MTS, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, maintaining, and testing safety-critical, real-time flight software solutions that are modular, extendable, testable, and efficient. You will lead complex subsystem designs and implementations, mentoring junior team members to grow their skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and test embedded applications.
2. Document and communicate designs effectively.
3. Collaborate with systems, controls, and electrical engineering teams to develop requirements and solutions.
4. Review teammates' work.
5. Elicit requirements from stakeholders and documents.
6. Mentor junior team members through discussions, reviews, and design tradeoff explanations.
7. Support and lead estimation efforts for new tasks.
8. Work with management to establish and enforce coding standards, tools, processes, etc.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by management or team leads.

Requirements:

1. Strong knowledge of C/C++.
2. 5+ years of relevant experience.
3. Experience with solutions implemented on bare metal.
4. Proven ability to design and implement embedded software.
5. Hands-on experience with FPGAs, RAM, ROM, Flash, and Microcontrollers.
6. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
7. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Bachelor's or higher degree in Software, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

Beneficial Skills/Experience:

1. Real-time Operating Systems.
2. Object-oriented programming.
3. Communication interfaces such as SPI, EtherCAT, CANOpen.
4. Experience with System on a Chip and FPGA integration.
5. Test-driven development.
6. Continuous integration and build automation.