Embedded Software Development Engineer (Senior Level)

Sopra Steria; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Training/Professional Development

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Military leave

Job summary

CS Group USA is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Development Engineer to lead DO-178 compliant development for safety-critical airborne systems. The role entails end-to-end development activities, guiding lifecycles and providing technical leadership across multiple teams.

The position requires 7+ years of real-time embedded experience, strong C/C++ and RTOS skills, and US citizenship with up to four weeks travel annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software/CE or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems.
• Experience leading requirements, design and development for safety-critical airborne systems.
• US Citizenship required; travel up to four weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end software development activities for embedded aerospace and defense systems from concept to integration.
• Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
• Ensure compliance of safety-critical software in accordance with DO-178 objectives by supporting certification audits, reviews and data package development.
• Define, solve and defend technical decisions to stakeholders while guiding technical implementation; including conducting of formal design reviews.
• Ensure efficient and accurate capturing of high-level and low-level requirements.
• Accurate and effective implementation of requirements into design and code.
• Support development efforts in alignment to schedules and quality objectives while interfacing with stakeholders to communicate technical status.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

RTES

RTOS

C/C++

Python

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE or related field

Job description

Embedded Software Development Engineer (Senior Level)

• Full-time

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry in the United States.

Joining CS Group USA is a unique opportunity to work on complex high-tech systems for the most prestigious aerospace manufacturers in the country. Our team operates primarily remotely, with employees based across multiple U.S. states, offering flexibility while staying closely connected. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that fosters skill development and active involvement in the company’s growth.

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Development Engineer with experience in real-time embedded software development to lead requirements, design and development activities of safety-critical airborne systems.

The ideal candidate will be capable of receiving systems requirements and able to guide the development lifecycles to satisfy DO-178 objectives. This individual will provide technical leadership across development activities as well as provide input to certification and verification teams.

Location: The role can be onsite (CT), hybrid, or fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end software development activities for embedded aerospace and defense systems from concept to integration.
• Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
• Ensure compliance of safety-critical software in accordance with DO-178 objectives by supporting certification audits, reviews and data package development.
• Define, solve and defend technical decisions to stakeholders while guiding technical implementation; including conducting of formal design reviews.
• Ensure efficient and accurate capturing of high-level and low-level requirements.
• Accurate and effective implementation of requirements into design and code.
• Support development efforts in alignment to developed schedules and quality objectives while interfacing with stakeholders to communicate technical status.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline.

Strong experience in embedded software development.

Applicable hands‑on 7+ years of experience with real‑time embedded systems.

Strong understanding of:

o Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES)

o Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

o C/C++ or similar embedded languages

o Python and other equivalent scripting languages

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation skills.

Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.

Able to travel approximately up to four weeks in a year.

CS Group US values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to apply.

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.