Lead Embedded Software Design and Verification Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Shannon; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe in Shannon is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineer to lead a local team and collaborate with international engineering partners on flight control systems.

The role covers development, verification, safety-critical certification, and audits, with emphasis on C programming, RTOS concepts, and DO-178C compliance. Hybrid/remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering.
• 5–10+ years embedded software experience.
• Experience leading software design and verification activities.
• Experience working in safety-critical development environments.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Familiarity with DO-178C and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software for flight control systems.
• Mentor a team of embedded software engineers.
• Lead requirements, design, and code reviews.
• Coordinate with customers and international engineering partners.
• Support software certification activities.
• Develop software plans and certification documentation.
• Oversee project planning, task assignments and resource management.
• Participate in HIL/SIL testing and system verification.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

ARM Cortex-M

Realtime control

Team leadership

Safety-critical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering

5-10+ years embedded software experience

Tools

HIL/SIL testing

DO-178C knowledge

PSAC/ SDP knowledge

Simulation tools

Job description

Lead Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a creative and experienced Lead Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineer to develop and verify software for embedded flight control systems.

The successful candidate will lead and develop a local engineering team while working closely with international engineering partners. The role is based in Shannon, Co. Clare, with some hybrid/remote working available as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software for flight control systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers.
• Develop safety-critical embedded software using C.
• Lead requirements, design, and code reviews.
• Support system-level software and hardware integration.
• Develop and manage software verification activities.
• Lead project task assignments, resource planning, and budget tracking.
• Work closely with customers and external engineering partners.
• Support software development and certification activities.
• Lead or support aerospace software audits and compliance activities.
• Develop software plans and certification documentation.
• Support HIL/SIL testing and system-level verification.

Technical Requirements

Strong understanding and experience in:

• C programming for embedded systems
• Embedded systems and microcontroller architecture
• Control theory, including:
• PID control loops
• Feedback systems
• Control-loop implementation
• Motor-control microcontrollers and/or DSP platforms
• ARM Cortex-M
• TI C2000
• PWM generation
• ADC sampling
• Real-time timing constraints within control loops
• Embedded communication protocols:
• SPI
• I2C
• CAN
• UART

Aerospace & Safety-Critical Experience

Experience with aerospace software development and certification, including:

• DO-178C
• Safety-critical software development
• Software requirements and traceability
• Software design and verification
• HIL/SIL testing environments
• Software certification audits
• Software planning and certification documentation, including:
• PSAC – Plan for Software Aspects of Certification
• SDP – Software Development Plan
• SAS – Software Accomplishment Summary

Leadership & Project Management

• Experience leading embedded software engineering teams.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Leading technical reviews and design activities.
• Assigning project tasks and managing engineering resources.
• Project planning and execution.
• Budget tracking and cost management.
• Customer and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work effectively with international engineering teams.

Desirable Experience

• MATLAB / Simulink
• Simulation and modelling tools
• Model-based development
• Flight control systems
• Motor control systems
• Aerospace or other safety-critical embedded applications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Related engineering discipline
• 5–10+ years' experience in embedded software development.
• Demonstrated experience leading software design and verification activities.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Experience with system-level integration and verification.
• Experience working within safety-critical development environments.