Embedded Software Engineer

ZimZee Recruiting; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ZimZee Recruiting is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our Aviation client in Wichita, KS to design and implement embedded C software for avionics and battery management systems on aerospace platforms.

The role involves hands-on hardware work in a lab, evaluating new components, and developing tools to support manufacturing and verification of safety-critical products; prior DO-178C/DO-254 experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of embedded software design experience in the United States.
• Proficiency in C programming for embedded microcontroller systems.
• Hands-on lab experience with target hardware, debugging and testing.
• Experience with safety-critical software standards (RTCA DO-178C/DO-254) preferred.
• Familiarity with VHDL, C# app development, DFM/DFT, or PCB design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and debug embedded C software for bare-metal microcontroller-based systems, with opportunities to develop VHDL firmware for FPGA-based applications.
• Develop software solutions for avionics, power electronics, battery management, and other aerospace-related systems.
• Research and evaluate new components, technologies, and development methods to improve existing products and support new designs.
• Design and develop tools and applications that support manufacturing, calibration, testing, and verification of safety-critical products.

Skills

Embedded software design

Problem solving & debugging

Critical thinking

Safety standards knowledge

VHDL / FPGA exposure

C# exposure

DFM/DFT familiarity

PCB debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

VHDL

C/C++ embedded

PCB design tools

Job description

ZimZee Recruiting is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer for our Aviation client in Wichita, KS. This position offers the opportunity to develop embedded software solutions for innovative aerospace and aviation technologies. The Software Engineer will contribute to the design, development, testing, and manufacturing support of avionics, power electronics, and battery management systems.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience designing embedded software in the United States.
• Proficiency in C programming, particularly for embedded microcontroller-based systems.
• Hands-on experience working with target hardware in a laboratory environment, including debugging, testing, and analysis using bench equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize technical tasks.
• Experience developing safety-critical software under RTCA DO-178C, DO-254, or similar standards is preferred.
• Additional experience with VHDL, C# application development, Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test (DFM/DFT), or PCB hardware design and troubleshooting is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and debug embedded C software for bare-metal microcontroller-based systems, with opportunities to develop VHDL firmware for FPGA-based applications.
• Develop software solutions for avionics, power electronics, battery management, and other aerospace-related systems.
• Research and evaluate new components, technologies, and development methods to improve existing products and support new designs.
• Design and develop tools and applications that support manufacturing, calibration, testing, and verification of safety-critical products.