Embedded Engineer

American Unit, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking an Embedded Platform Engineer to develop and integrate software for aerospace applications in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, and Linux applications. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience, particularly with FMS or avionics applications, and will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in embedded systems/platform development.
• Expert in C/C++ and Linux application programming.
• Knowledge of embedded systems development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate embedded platform software for aerospace applications.
• Integrate FMS functionality on Thunderbolt-based platforms.
• Design and develop Board Support Packages, device drivers, and middleware.

Skills

Embedded systems development

C/C++ programming

Linux application programming

RTOS experience

Debugging skills

Tools

Deos

Thunderbolt platform

Job description

Overview

Title: Embedded Platform Engineer – Aero Applications

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Position type: Onsite

Type: Contract W2 only

Locals are preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate embedded platform software for aerospace applications.
• Integrate FMS functionality on Thunderbolt-based platforms in Linux/RTOS environments.
• Design and develop Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, and middleware software (including networking/communication stacks) in OS-based environments.
• Perform software design, development, test, review, and integration on target hardware.
• Collaborate with avionics and systems engineering teams to validate integration.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178 and aerospace safety-critical software standards.
• Debug, test, and optimize system-level performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in embedded systems / platform development. Experience in aerospace/avionics with Thunderbolt platform would be an added advantage
• Expert in C/C++ and Linux application programming.
• Knowledge of embedded systems development methodologies.
• Proficient in Deos / RTOS / Linux or any RTOS.
• Familiarity with processor architectures: x86, Xilinx, NXP, PowerPC (PPC), ARM, etc.
• Experience designing BSPs, device drivers, and middleware.
• Prior experience with FMS or avionics applications highly preferred.
• Prior avionics experience strongly preferred.
• Strong debugging, integration, and critical thinking skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Technology
• Services
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing