Embedded Avionics Software Architect

SIRI AB; Sweden; On-site; SEK 566,037 - 849,056; Full time

Job summary

SIRI AB is looking for a highly experienced Embedded Avionics Software Architect in Sweden. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of expertise in embedded software architecture with a focus on avionics, UAVs, and robotics.

The role includes responsibilities like leading technical discussions, assessing architectural risks, and shaping project requirements. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of certification standards and experience with RTOS-based systems. A full-time engagement is expected after the summer.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software architecture, preferably in avionics or robotics.
• Strong knowledge of safety-critical systems and mixed-criticality systems.
• Experience in certification standards IEC 61508 / ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions on embedded systems and firmware architecture.
• Assess architectural risks and integration complexity early in projects.
• Shape high-level requirements and identify technical risks with customers.

Skills

Embedded software architecture

RTOS-based embedded systems

Firmware architecture

Linux mission-computing integration

Job description

2026059 - Embedded Avionics Software Architect

Job Location: Sweden

Number Of Positions: 1

Work Experience: 10+ years

Profile Send by Date: 2026-06-01

Job Description

• Senior/principal-level embedded software architect with 12–18+ years of experience in avionics, UAVs, robotics (safety-critical embedded platforms).
• Deep expertise in RTOS-based embedded systems, firmware architecture, BSP/HAL development, mixed-criticality systems, and Linux mission-computing integration.
• Strong understanding of autopilot architectures, distributed embedded systems, redundancy concepts, secure boot, firmware updates, and fault containment strategies.
• Experienced with communication stacks and middleware such as CAN/CAN FD, MAVLink, DDS/ROS2, and Ethernet-based embedded networking.
• Able to assess technical feasibility, architectural risk, integration complexity, and realistic development effort early in the project lifecycle.
• Provides high-value guidance on system partitioning, firmware/software boundaries, scalability, maintainability, and long-term platform strategy.
• Valuable in shaping high-level baseline requirements and identifying hidden technical and program risks during early customer workshops.

Requirements

Experience in the following will differentiate the profile:

• IEC 61508 / ISO 26262
• PX4 or certifiable flight stack adaptations
• High-reliability embedded Linux systems

Should understand:

• Hardware/software partitioning

Expected start – Initial engagement before summer will focus on scoping workshops and discussions with the project team. Full-time engagement after summer (Early Aug)

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