Embedded Engineer

Novia Infotech; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ohio is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop safety-critical software for aerospace applications. Candidates should have 6-8+ years of experience in embedded software for avionics, with strong skills in programming, compliance with DO-178C standards, and familiarity with RTOS. This is a long-term role with comprehensive responsibilities in software lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years in embedded software design and development for avionics or other safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time software development.
• Strong understanding of DO-178C and DAL A/B/C processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement embedded software for avionics systems.
• Develop detailed software design specifications from system requirements.
• Implement software components in Embedded C/C++ and conduct unit testing.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS Expertise

Compliance with DO-178C

Aerospace Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Integrity

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Aerospace

Job Type: 12+ Months

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop safety-critical software for aerospace applications. This role requires deep expertise in avionics systems, embedded C/C++ development, and compliance with DO-178C standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Create and implement embedded software for avionics systems in compliance with DO-178C standards.
• Specifications & Implementation: Develop detailed software design specifications from system and high-level requirements.
• Programming & Testing: Implement software components in Embedded C/C++, conduct unit testing, and perform static analysis.
• Integration: Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to define software interfaces for motor control drives and plan integration strategies.
• Verification & Certification: Support integration, debugging, and verification on target hardware. Prepare documentation for certification, including traceability, design, and test reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews, peer inspections, and contribute to process improvements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with customer engineering teams to ensure project deliverables and milestones are met.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering.
• Experience: 6–8+ years in embedded software design and development for avionics or other safety-critical systems.
• Programming: Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and real-time software development.
• RTOS Expertise: Experience with RTOS such as VxWorks, including BSP, device drivers, IO layers, and HAL layers.
• Compliance: Strong understanding of DO-178C and DAL A/B/C development processes and life-cycle documentation.
• Aerospace Knowledge: Familiarity with MIL-STDs, ARINC 429, and AFDX protocols.
• Tools: Experience with DOORS, Integrity, and similar tools.
• Domain Knowledge: Good understanding of power electronics and motor controller drive software architecture.