Embedded Systems Expert DO178C

CS Group; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus opportunity

2% annual retirement benefit

Training/Professional Development

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance options

Legal Assistance

Job summary

CS Group US is seeking an Embedded Systems Expert to lead avionics software development from concept to certification. The role emphasizes DO-178C compliance, RTES/RTOS proficiency, and technical leadership across the full product lifecycle.

Location options include onsite in CT, hybrid, or fully remote, with international and national collaboration as needed. Strong communication and leadership are essential for guiding teams through certification milestones.

Qualifications

• DO-178C certification experience is required.
• Extensive hands-on embedded software development.
• Strong understanding of RTES/RTOS and safety-critical development.
• Experience across requirements, architecture, verification and certification.

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 accordance with DO-178C.
• Support certification audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Define and allocate system and software requirements.
• Design and implement RTES/RTOS-based solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments and trade studies.
• Drive requirements traceability and validation planning; mentor teams.

Skills

DO-178C

RTES

RTOS

Safety‑critical software

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / CS / Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of:
  • 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.

Additional Information

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

CS Group US values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to apply.

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.