Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Aero DO-178C

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering electric aviation company in Bristol is seeking a skilled embedded software engineer to develop and validate low-level software for safety-critical systems. The role requires extensive experience in embedded C software development and familiarity with DO 178C standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with Texas Instruments microcontrollers and CAN communication systems. Join this innovative team and contribute to shaping the future of air mobility in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

5 extra days holiday when you get married

4% of salary for additional benefits

Award winning digital health and wellbeing service

Performance based bonus

Company Share Scheme

Pension Scheme - 5% matched

Daily breakfast provided

Qualifications

• At least 7 years' experience in embedded C software development for safety critical systems.
• Proven experience with Texas Instruments TMS microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop low level software functions and drivers for embedded platforms.
• Create and execute unit tests for low level verification activities.
• Validate and verify safety critical software components.
• Conduct hands on testing and debugging at the hardware interface level.
• Develop software in compliance with DO 178C standards.

Skills

Embedded C software development

CAN communication systems

MISRA C standards

Agile methodology

Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C)

Requirements management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Texas Instruments TMS microcontrollers

ARM embedded microcontrollers

Atlassian Jira

Job description

A pioneering electric aviation company in Bristol is seeking a skilled embedded software engineer to develop and validate low-level software for safety-critical systems. The role requires extensive experience in embedded C software development and familiarity with DO 178C standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with Texas Instruments microcontrollers and CAN communication systems. Join this innovative team and contribute to shaping the future of air mobility in a challenging yet rewarding environment.