Embedded Software Engineer (Manufacturing Test Development)

RAVE Aerospace GmbH; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 146,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home allowance for home workspace

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off with year-end shutdown

9/80 alternative work schedule with an

every other Friday off

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace GmbH in California is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Manufacturing Test Development to architect, design, develop, test, and integrate software for In-Flight Entertainment hardware. You will build and validate C++ test software for LRUs and lab/test rigs, enabling reliable manufacturing and testing processes.

Responsibilities include collaborating with hardware, embedded software, and manufacturing teams, contributing to DevOps/CI/CD, and supporting NPI, production tests,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 6+ years of experience 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 electronics, embedded circuit design, PCB schematics, and control of test equipment via GPIB/USB/Ethernet.
• Experience with I2C, PCIe, SPI, MDIO, CAN, or Ethernet embedded bus protocols.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis (RCA) skills.
• Experience with formal engineering requirements, documentation and processes.
• Experience developing manufacturing tests, including Acceptance Tests and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate C++ test software for hardware validation, factory acceptance testing, and performance verification of LRUs within RAVE In-Flight Entertainment systems.
• Design, debug, and deploy automated test applications, stations, fixtures, scripts, and equipment integrations.
• Support New Product Introduction builds, production testing, sustaining issues, and manufacturing improvements by troubleshooting failures and identifying root causes.
• Collaborate with hardware, embedded software, design, manufacturing engineering, and contract manufacturers to ensure thorough testing.
• Review and validate product-line and system requirements; produce software, test procedures, and release documentation.
• Participate in design discussions, design reviews, code reviews, and peer reviews to improve quality and manufacturing readiness.
• Provide development estimates, communicate status, and support cross-functional planning.
• Contribute to DevOps and CI/CD pipeline improvements for test software development, validation, and release practices.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

C++

C

Python

bash/sh

Linux embedded

Git

SVN

Bitbucket

ARM SoCs

RCA

Debugging hardw-sw

Education

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

Tools

SVN

Git

Bitbucket

GPIB/USB/Ethernet interfaces

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

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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