Embedded Software Development Engineer (Fixed-Term)

621 Druck Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Crane is seeking an experienced embedded software professional to develop C-based software for aerospace applications, adhering to DO-178C and DAL-A with AS9100 quality controls. The role involves requirements capture, design and documentation, and rigorous reviews to ensure robust, high-quality solutions.

You will work on low-level drivers and bare-metal code, optimise for real-time constraints, and collaborate across teams to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• Proficient in embedded software development using C for bare-metal and low-level drivers.
• Experience in aerospace with DO-178B/C, AS9100 quality system, and DAL-A.
• Experience with DO-178C qualification activities and associated test methodologies.
• Optimised code for resource-constrained hardware with hard real-time requirements.
• Strong understanding of embedded hardware, microcontrollers, peripherals and interfaces.
• Experience using oscilloscopes and DVMs.
• Strong problem-solving and self-starting attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C, including low-level drivers, in accordance with DO-178C standards.
• Participate in requirements capture and review activities.
• Design and implement software to the quality standards required for the project.
• Create design documentation in line with applicable quality standards.
• Participate in code, requirements, and document reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities to deliver robust, high-quality solutions.

Skills

Embedded C

Bare-metal

Real-time systems

DO-178B/C

AS9100

DAL-A

MISRA C/C++

Code reviews

Tools

Parasoft

IBM DOORS

GitHub

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C, including low-level drivers, in accordance with DO-178C standards.
• Participate in requirements capture and review activities.
• Design and implement software to the quality standards required for the project.
• Create design documentation in line with applicable quality standards.
• Participate in code, requirements, and document reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities to deliver robust, high-quality solutions.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proficient in embedded software development using C, especially for bare-metal applications and low-level drivers.
• Experience working in the aerospace domain, complying with DO-178B/C standards and within an AS9100 quality management system.
• Experience developing software to DAL-A standards, including associated test methodologies, tools, and qualification activities.
• Experience writing highly optimised code for resource-constrained hardware and meeting hard real-time requirements.
• Good understanding of embedded hardware, microcontrollers, peripherals, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Experience in using Oscilloscopes, DVMs etc.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a self-starting approach.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using Parasoft, IBM DOORS, and GitHub.
• Knowledge of MISRA C/C++ and static analysis techniques.
• Experience creating documentation for DO-178C qualification.
• Experience with communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and RS232.
• Experience with PBIT and CBIT development.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.