Embedded Software Engineer

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International is seeking an Engineer – Embedded Software Test to join our on-site team. The role involves creating test cases for embedded software, developing unit tests, and ensuring compliance with software quality standards including DO-178C.

You will participate in hardware-in-the-loop testing on both targets and simulators, with future growth into test case development and feature enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Knowledge of unit testing and code coverage.
• Exposure to the C programming language.
• Experience with microcontrollers (Power PC or TI preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship is required and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create test cases for embedded software using a common code base.
• Develop unit tests for existing code and review tests to improve tooling.
• Ensure work products comply with WI software standards and DO-178C alignment.
• Participate in hardware-in-the-loop testing on target items and simulators.
• Explore future HWIL test cases and feature development for product software.

Skills

Software testing

Unit testing

Code coverage

C programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Williams International is a privately‑owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer – Embedded Software Test to join our team.

This position is 100% on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Work with the embedded software development team in creating test cases for existing and new embedded software, configured under a common code base
• Work with the existing test case development team and create allocated unit tests for existing code, growing into reviewing unit test cases of others and improving the unit test tool chain
• Responsible for ensuring all work products comply with WI software standards to support overall product compliance with industry software quality standards, such as DO‑178C
• Be a part of hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, both on the target end items as well as system simulators
• Future opportunities for this position include development of hardware‑in‑the‑loop test cases for product acceptance, integration testing of the end‑item software, and development of new features in the product software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, with preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Knowledge of fundamental software testing paradigms such as unit testing and code coverage
• Exposure to the C programming language
• Experience and knowledge of microcontrollers, with experience in Power PC or TI microcontrollers preferred
• One to two summer intern or co‑op experiences in an engineering environment preferred
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State.

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre‑employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.