Avionics Software Verification Engineer

SAAB; Huskvarna; On-site; SEK 535,680 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Huskvarna, Sweden. You will design and develop software for safety-critical systems, ensuring compliance with DO-178 standards and collaborating closely with hardware engineers for seamless integration.

The ideal candidate has strong programming skills in C and Python, hands-on experience in embedded systems, and a relevant degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Join us to deliver clean, efficient code and actively contribute to an agile team.

Qualifications

• Experience with DO-178 standards in embedded software development.
• Good programming skills in C and Python.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for safety-critical systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for integration.
• Conduct software testing, debugging, and validation.

Skills

DO-178

C Programming

Python Programming

Embedded Systems

Microcontrollers

Real-Time Operating Systems

Agile

Scrum

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Version Control Systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

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Your role

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing software for a variety of platforms and architectures, with a strong focus on safety‑critical systems. You will be responsible for writing clean, efficient, and well‑documented code that adheres to DO‑178 standards, ensuring the highest levels of quality and compliance. The role offers room for adaptation, allowing you to focus on areas that match your previous experience and what you truly enjoy working with.

Examples of what your work may include:

• Close collaboration with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.
• Participate in requirement analysis and traceability to guarantee compliance with rigorous safety and security standards.
• Perform software testing, debugging, and validation to ensure reliability and performance.
• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of requirement‑based development processes.

You’ll be part of an agile team, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives, where collaboration and innovation go hand in hand. Staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies in embedded software development for safety‑critical systems will be a natural part of your role, helping us stay at the forefront of the industry.

Your qualifications

We are looking for an experienced embedded software developer with excellent problem‑solving skills and keen attention to detail. You have strong communication abilities and a collaborative mindset that make you an effective team player.

To thrive in this role, you must have experience with DO‑178, good programming skills in C and Python, and hands‑on experience in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real‑time operating systems. You are familiar with requirement‑based development processes and have worked with version control systems to ensure efficient and structured development.

We expect you to have a solid understanding of modern software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, and hold a relevant degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred experience

We consider it a plus if you have experience in any of the following:

• Safety‑critical software development for aerospace, Med‑tech or defence applications.
• Knowledge of security protocols and best practices for safety‑critical systems.
• Familiarity with hardware description languages (HDL), such as VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience with embedded Linux or other embedded operating systems.
• Knowledge of model‑based development tools, such as MATLAB/Simulink.

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.