Senior Embedded Software Engineer

ESP Engineered; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in system software design, particularly in VxWorks RTOS for safety-critical avionics applications. The role demands leadership of embedded engineers and development of device drivers across various OS platforms including Windows and Linux. Applicants should possess a degree in Computer Science or Electronics with a solid understanding of communication protocols and certification processes. Apply now for an opportunity in Gurugram, India.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of experience in Embedded Software Engineering.
• Experience in system software design and flow-down of requirements.
• Knowledge of DO178B/C certification process.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for various processor families.
• Develop device drivers for Windows, Linux, and VxWorks.
• Lead a team of embedded engineers.

Skills

Embedded System Software

Device Driver Development

VxWorks RTOS

Microprocessor Architectures

Communication Protocols

Education

ME / M.Tech / B.Tech in Computer Science or Electronics

Tools

Qt

Windows OS

Linux

Job description

Position Overview

• Position Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Firmware Engineer
• Experience: 5 - 8 years
• Location: Gurgaon
• Education: ME / M.Tech / B.Tech – Computer Science or Electronics & Communications/Telecommunications
• Industry: R&D, Manufacturing of state‑of‑the‑art Electronics products for defense/military/aerospace industry

About Samtel

Samtel Avionics Ltd. (SA) is a key Indian player in high‑technology products for avionics and military applications, rugged displays, cockpit displays and equipment for military and commercial platforms. Samtel Avionics straddles the entire value chain from design, development, manufacture, testing, qualification, repair & maintenance to obsolescence management of avionics products and equipment. Its products and services include Multi‑Function Displays, Smart Multi‑Function Displays, Displays for commercial aircraft, Head Up Displays, Helmet Mounted Sight Displays, Automated Test Equipment, Multifunction Indicators: 3ATI & 4ATI, Optronics, Rugged displays for Land, Naval and Airborne platforms, Built‑to‑print/Built‑to‑Specs manufacturing, MRO services, and Obsolescence Management. Samtel HAL Display Systems Ltd. (SHDS) is a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Samtel Avionics, and was created to address the avionics requirements including Test Benches and Systems for all HAL star platforms - both fixed and rotary wing. The Samtel‑HAL JV already enjoys the unique distinction of being the first public‑private partnership in defence avionics space in India to indigenously design, qualify and serial produce multifunction displays which are currently flying on Su‑30 MKI.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Experience in System Software Design and flowdown of software requirements from System Design with project planning.
• Deep knowledge and experience of Embedded System software for multiple processor families.
• Familiarity with 8‑, 16‑, 32‑, 64‑bit Microprocessor/microcontrollers belonging to ARM, Intel, PowerPC architectures.
• Experience in memory and I/O chips as per application needs based on study of data sheets like NOR, NAND, SATA, EMMC.
• Hands‑on experience with communication protocols such as MIL Bus 1553, ARINC 429, I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, USB, CAN, RS485.
• Device Driver development for Windows, Linux, VxWorks – a must.
• Knowledge of DO178B/C certification process, MISRA‑C and required artifacts.
• Familiarity with Software Verification and Validation Processes and tools like IV & V.
• Qt – cross‑platform framework for developing applications and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that run across different operating systems.
• Windows Device driver development on any variant of Windows OS (XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows CE).
• Windows/Linux based Hardware/Display device programming experience.
• Code analysis and debugging skills.
• Understanding of Windows OS concepts, Win32 APIs.
• Development of Platform (BOOT, BSP, OS) core software and drivers.
• Bare‑Metal Software Development.
• Hands‑on experience with VxWorks RTOS for safety‑critical avionics applications:
• Experience in VxWorks BSP development, board bring‑up, OS configuration, and customization.
• Development and debugging of device drivers and application software on VxWorks, including inter‑task communication, interrupt handling, and real‑time performance optimisation.
• Familiarity with DO‑178B/C compliant software development using VxWorks, including traceability and certification artefacts (desirable).
• Final technical authority for software design reviews and certifications.

Other Skills / Expertise

• Leading a team of embedded engineers (at least 5).
• Management of multiple development projects.
• Inter‑working with other departments for product delivery.
• Building relationships with cross‑functional teams.

Other Attributes

• Energetic
• Self‑driven / initiator
• Relationship oriented
• Strong analytical & engineering knowledge
• Effective planner
• Team builder

Why apply

If you are looking for a role that combines technical ability and research thinking capacity within a cutting‑edge, growing Global tech business, then this could be the role for you. If you meet the requirements above, then we’d love to hear from you.