Embedded Software Engineer - Aerospace

AYM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Insurance

15 PTO days

401(k) with company match

Job summary

AYM in Los Angeles is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer for aerospace projects. You will own the full embedded software lifecycle from requirements to certification, ensuring compliance with DO-178 standards.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in embedded software, proficiency in C/C++, and expert knowledge of aerospace communication interfaces. Benefits include health insurance, 15 PTO days, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of embedded software experience in aerospace.
• Expert knowledge of DO-178 including planning, requirements, and certification.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Assembly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and verify embedded software per DO-178 guidelines.
• Trace customer requirements through design and code.
• Generate and review technical documentation.

Skills

Embedded software experience

Proficiency in C/C++

Expert knowledge of DO-178

Aerospace communication interfaces knowledge

Requirements management tools familiarity

Scripting languages knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Matlab/Simulink

CodeTest

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer — Aerospace

Los Angeles, CA
Full-Time $130,000 - $185,000

The Role

Own the full embedded software lifecycle - from requirements through certification - on safety-critical aerospace systems. You'll operate with minimal supervision inside a collaborative IPT, driving DO-178 compliance, code quality, and verification from day one.

What You'll Do

• Develop, test, and verify embedded software per DO-178 guidelines
• Trace customer requirements end-to-end through design and code
• Perform requirements, design, and code analysis for standards compliance
• Review verification outputs across programs against customer standards
• Generate and review technical documentation - proposals, reports, procedures
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions on technical issues
• Support IPT activities across engineering, ops, quality, and business teams

Required Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of embedded software experience in aerospace
• BS/BA in Engineering (MS or PhD a plus)
• Expert knowledge of DO-178 - planning, requirements, verification, certification
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Assembly
• Aerospace communication interfaces: ARINC429, RS232, CAN, AFDX
• Requirements management tools (DOORS) and CM tools (Synergy, PVCS)
• Structural coverage analysis: CodeTest, LDRA, or equivalent
• Requirements simulation: Matlab/Simulink or SCADE
• Scripting languages: PERL, VB, ASP, or similar

Benefits

• Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life & disability - effective 1st of the month after start date
• Time Off: 15 PTO days + 12 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Education: Tuition reimbursement after 6 months