Embedded Software Engineer (Manufacturing Test Development)

Safran; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home workspace allowance

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and year-end shutdown

9/80 alternative schedule with every 2

Job summary

Safran in California seeks a Senior Software Engineer for Manufacturing Test Development to architect, design, develop, test and integrate software for IFE hardware production and testing. You will build C++ test software used in hardware validation and factory acceptance, and collaborate across hardware, embedded software, and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes Linux embedded development, low-level ARM SoC work, test automation, and participation in design and code reviews to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS is required.
• 6+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Linux embedded OS development.
• Strong programming in C++, C, Python, and bash/sh on Linux.
• Experience with SVN, Git, and Bitbucket.
• Low-level software expertise with 32- and 64-bit ARM SoCs.
• Understanding of electronics, PCB schematics, and test equipment control via GPIB/USB/Ethernet.
• Experience with I2C, PCIe, SPI, MDIO, CAN, or Ethernet.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience documenting requirements and manufacturing tests.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate C++ test software for hardware validation and testing.
• Design, debug, and deploy automated test applications, stations, fixtures, and scripts.
• Support NPI builds, production testing, and manufacturing improvements by troubleshooting issues.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, design, manufacturing, and contract teams to enable testing.
• Review and validate product requirements; produce software, test procedures, and release docs.
• Participate in design and code reviews to improve quality and readiness.
• Provide development estimates and communicate status for assigned work.
• Contribute to DevOps and CI/CD improvements for test software development and release.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

C++

C

Python

bash/sh

Linux embedded

ARM SoCs

RTL/debugging

RCA

Education

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

Tools

SVN

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Summary

The Senior Software Engineer for Manufacturing Test Development participates in the architecture, design, development, test, and integration of software required to produce and test In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) hardware products for commercial passenger aircraft.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate C++ test software used for hardware validation, factory acceptance testing, and performance verification of LRUs within the RAVE In-Flight Entertainment system
• Design, debug, and deploy automated test applications, stations, fixtures, scripts, and equipment integrations that support reliable product testing, data collection, and process control
• Support New Product Introduction builds, production testing, sustaining issues, and manufacturing improvements by troubleshooting hardware/software failures and identifying root causes
• Partner with hardware, embedded software, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and contract manufacturing teams to ensure products can be thoroughly and efficiently tested
• Review, implement, and validate product-line and system requirements, and produce required software, test procedure, and release documentation
• Participate in design discussions, design reviews, code reviews, and peer reviews to improve software quality, test coverage, and manufacturing readiness
• Provide development estimates, communicate status, and support cross-functional planning for assigned work
• Contribute to DevOps and CI/CD pipeline improvements that strengthen test software development, validation, and release practices
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• 6+ of experience working in a similar role
• Proficiency in Linux embedded operating system development
• Strong proficiency in C++, C, Python, and bash/sh in a Linux environment.
• Experience with Subversion (SVN), Git, and Bitbucket
• Low-level software expertise, particularly with 32- and 64-bit ARM SoCs
• Understanding of basic electronics, embedded circuit design, PCB schematics, and the ability to control test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) via GPIB/USB/Ethernet
• Experience with common embedded bus functionality and communication protocols such as: I2C, PCIe, SPI, MDIO, CAN, or Ethernet
• Strong background in debugging hardware-software problems and root-cause analysis (RCA)
• Experience with formal Engineering requirements, documentation and processes
• Previous experience developing manufacturing tests, including Acceptance Tests and associated procedures

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $130,000 - 146,500 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off