Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer – Aerospace

Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer – Aerospace

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As part of the Embedded Systems Business Unit, TXT e-Tech is looking for an Avionics Software Engineer to support the software certification of encryption libraries and safety‑critical bootloaders for aerospace applications, in accordance with DO-178C requirements. The selected candidate will work alongside a team of experts to develop, verify and document software certification artefacts for embedded systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and verification of safety-critical embedded software for aerospace applications.
• Assist in the preparation of DO-178C certification documentation (software development plans, verification plans, traceability matrices).
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests for embedded software.
• Support requirement analysis and coverage assessment for software certification.
• Contribute to software verification through static and dynamic analysis.
• Review and assess the impact of existing certification artifacts for potential reuse.

Requirements

Essential Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of software development for real‑time embedded systems.
• Familiarity with embedded software architectures and low‑level firmware.
• Knowledge of at least one structured programming language (C, C++ or Python preferred).

Optional Technical Skills

• Experience with static analysis tools, unit testing frameworks, or debugging on embedded platforms.
• Experience with low-level debugging of boards and processors (C to assembler).
• Familiarity with cryptography and security concepts in embedded systems.
• Experience with software versioning tools (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with DO-178C software certification principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills.
• Structured and detail‑oriented approach.
• Good written and spoken English for documentation and reporting.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Space Engineering, or other equivalent STEM disciplines.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and international environment with a team of industry experts.
• Continuous training and updates on key aerospace industry standards and technologies.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• Permanent contract.

The position is open to candidates regardless of gender, in accordance with Legislative Decree 198/2006. The company promotes equal opportunities and values diversity in all its forms.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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Cologno Monzese, Lombardy, Italy