Senior Embedded Aerospace Software Engineer

IO; Bristol; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IO is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded software for aerospace applications. You will work on safety-critical systems, port RTOS to new architectures, and write highly optimized C/assembler code for ARM Cortex platforms.

The role emphasizes rigorous testing, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and adherence to DO-178C and IEC 61508 safety standards, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in international aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Proven expertise in embedded software development, specifically in C and assembler.
• Extensive experience in safety-critical systems within the aerospace or similar sectors.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS environments, preferably FreeRTOS or similar.
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture, including ARM Cortex processors.
• Knowledge of safety standards such as DO-178B/C and IEC 61508.
• Familiarity with software configuration management and development lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software solutions for aerospace hardware platforms.
• Port existing real-time operating systems to new processor architectures.
• Write high-quality, optimised code in C and assembler for safety-critical systems.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation in line with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to meet project requirements.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation for design and testing processes.
• Ensure all development aligns with relevant safety and quality standards such as DO-178C.

Skills

C & assembler

RTOS (FreeRTOS)

ARM Cortex

Safety standards

Configuration management

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Tools

Git

DO-178B/C

IEC 61508

Job description

IO is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded software for aerospace applications. You will work on safety-critical systems, port RTOS to new architectures, and write highly optimized C/assembler code for ARM Cortex platforms.

The role emphasizes rigorous testing, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and adherence to DO-178C and IEC 61508 safety standards, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in international aerospace projects.