Avionics Embedded Systems Engineer – Real-Time C/C++

Moog Inc; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop and maintain C/C++ software for SBCs and real‑time systems (VxWorks). You’ll bring up hardware, write device drivers, and collaborate across hardware, software, and test teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous debugging, verification, and documentation, with opportunities to participate in reviews, releases, and program milestones. 2+ years aerospace/defense experience preferred; strong problem solving encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional embedded software development experience (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Proficiency in C/C++ for real‑time/embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS development and debugging.
• BSP and device-driver experience.
• Hands-on debugging across HW/SW interfaces.
• Familiarity with end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Experience using Git or Perforce and issue tracking (e.g., Jira).
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded avionics software: implement and maintain C/C++ software on SBCs and RTOS (VxWorks 6/7).
• Board bring-up & low-level drivers: support SBC bring-up and develop/debug software drivers for SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, LVDS, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553 as applicable.
• Integrate with hardware and systems: collaborate with electrical, systems, and test teams to integrate software with I/O, watchdogs, and processor peripherals; troubleshoot HW/SW issues.
• Verification & test: derive test requirements, create unit and regression tests, support integration testing, and debug anomalies using logs and telemetry.
• Technical reviews & program execution: participate in peer and code/design reviews; support program reviews and data deliverables.
• Configuration management & release: use version control to manage branches and baselines, support releases, and track defects in Jira.
• Documentation: produce and maintain user guides, design notes, and release notes; contribute to formal release processes.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS development

BSP/Drivers

Serial interfaces

Debugging across HW/SW

Git

Perforce

Technical documentation

U.S. person

Tools

Git

Perforce

Jira

Job description

Moog Inc. in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop and maintain C/C++ software for SBCs and real‑time systems (VxWorks). You’ll bring up hardware, write device drivers, and collaborate across hardware, software, and test teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous debugging, verification, and documentation, with opportunities to participate in reviews, releases, and program milestones. 2+ years aerospace/defense experience preferred; strong problem solving encouraged.