Embedded Systems Expert DO-178C - Sopra Steria

Polluxa, Inc.; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Group USA is seeking an embedded systems expert to lead the architecture and execution of safety-critical airborne systems. The role requires DO-178C experience, leadership across the product lifecycle, and a strong background in Real-Time Embedded Systems and RTOS environments.

Location options include onsite in CT, hybrid, or remote. The ideal candidate will architect systems from concept through certification, drive requirements and verification planning, and mentor teams while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience with DO-178C certification programs.
• Proven ability to architect safety-critical airborne systems from concept to certification.
• Strong background in Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES) and RTOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end avionics software systems from concept through certification.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, verification and certification teams.

Skills

Embedded software

RTES

RTOS

System architecture

Technical leadership

Requirements traceability

Safety-critical development

Education

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

Job description

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry in the United States.

Joining CS Group USA is a unique opportunity to work on complex high-tech systems for the most prestigious aerospace manufacturers in the country. Our team operates primarily remotely, with employees based across multiple U.S. states, offering flexibility while staying closely connected. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that fosters skill development and active involvement in the company’s growth.

We are seeking an Embedded Systems Expert with deep expertise in DO-178C and avionics software development to lead the architecture and execution of safety-critical airborne systems.

The ideal candidate will be capable of architecting a system from concept through certification, with extensive experience in Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES) and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environments. This individual will provide technical leadership across the entire product lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and certification.

Location: The role can be onsite (CT), hybrid, or fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end avionics software systems from concept through certification.
• Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
• Lead development of safety-critical embedded software in compliance with DO-178C.
• Support certification audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Support definition and allocation of system-level and software requirements.
• Design and implement solutions for RTES and RTOS-based platforms.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and trade studies.
• Drive requirements traceability, verification planning, and validation activities.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong experience in embedded software development.
• Extensive hands-on 12+ years of experience with DO-178C certification programs.
• Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES)
• Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Safety-critical software development
• Systems engineering processes
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
• Able to travel approximately two to six weeks in a year.

Please note that only selected candidates and U.S. Citizens will be contacted. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.