Aerospace Embedded Software Lead - Power Electronics

Expleo; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $125/hr

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and PTO

Career development and advancement

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Expleo is seeking a Senior Consultant Software Engineer (Level 6) to deliver embedded software solutions across advanced aerospace systems. You will design control algorithms for power electronics, develop requirements and firmware for 3-phase rectifiers and motor control electronics, and contribute to system architecture.

You will lead software design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure DO-178/DO-254 compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and OEMs to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (ABET-accredited or equivalent)
• 5+ years of aerospace embedded software development experience
• Strong experience with RTCA/DO-178 processes and documentation
• Hands-on programming skills in C/C++, VHDL/Verilog, and/or scripting languages (Python, Perl, PowerShell)
• Experience with embedded systems architecture and firmware development (DSPs, microcontrollers such as TMS320, PIC, or similar)
• Knowledge of aerospace communication protocols (CAN, ARINC429, SPI, I2C, RS-232)
• Experience with simulation and design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE, or PSIM
• Familiarity with power electronics systems (PFC, inverters, motor control systems)
• Ability to lead technical efforts and work effectively in cross-functional environments

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced control algorithms for power electronic applications
• Develop software requirements and embedded code for systems such as 3-phase Active Rectifiers, motor control electronics, DC-DC converters, and AC drives
• Contribute to overall system architecture and independently develop subsystem designs balancing performance, cost, and reliability
• Perform software testing, debugging, and optimization at both source and assembly levels
• Collaborate with control system engineers to enhance system performance and efficiency
• Lead or support software design reviews and interface with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams
• Develop software documentation including requirements specifications, interface control documents, and design reports
• Create verification and validation plans, including DVTP and DVTR documentation
• Support feasibility, development, validation, verification, and qualification testing activities
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and airworthiness requirements (RTCA/DO-178, DO-160, DO-254)
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Interface with internal teams and external OEMs to ensure successful program execution

Skills

Aerospace embedded software

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

RTCA/DO-178 experience

C/C++, Python

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSPICE

PSIM

C/C++

VHDL/Verilog

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Expleo is seeking a Senior Consultant Software Engineer (Level 6) to deliver embedded software solutions across advanced aerospace systems. You will design control algorithms for power electronics, develop requirements and firmware for 3-phase rectifiers and motor control electronics, and contribute to system architecture.

You will lead software design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure DO-178/DO-254 compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and OEMs to drive