Firmware Engineer

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to design, code, test, and support real-time systems for aerospace-grade targets. You will work from DO-178B/C requirements and contribute across cross-functional teams to ensure program commitments are met.

The role requires 10+ years in embedded development, strong C/C++, Python skills, and experience with ARINC 429/618, VDL Mode 2, TCP/IP, and ATN OSI. Leadership experience and a STEM degree are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• DO-178B/DO-178C standards familiarity.
• Strong knowledge of C, C++, and Python.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Object-oriented design experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership with internal/external teams.
• Knowledge of ARINC 429, ARINC 618, VDL Mode 2, TCP/IP, ATN OSI.
• Aircrew human-machine interface design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and support embedded systems software to meet requirements.
• Code based on low-level software requirements.
• Build, test, and deliver real-time embedded software for target environments.
• Assist with system-level testing and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in design and code reviews to identify and fix issues early.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Python

DO-178B/C

Object-oriented design

Technical leadership

ARINC 429

ARINC 618

VDL Mode 2

TCP/IP

ATN OSI

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Job Description

• Design, code, test, and provide ongoing support for embedded systems software to meet technical and customer requirements.
• Design and code based on low-level software requirements.
• Build, test, and deliver real-time embedded software to target environments in support of program and customer commitments.
• Assist with system-level testing, working closely with cross-functional areas to coordinate desired solutions, document problem reports, and support resolution activities.
• Participate in design and code reviews with other members of the team to identify and eliminate problems early in the development process.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong understanding of DO-178B/DO-178C standards.
• Working knowledge of C, C++, and Python.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
• Knowledge of designing new software systems using object-oriented design principles.
• Demonstrated technical leadership capability for working with internal organizations and external customers.
• Knowledge of air/ground messaging and related data link protocols, including:
  • ARINC 429
  • ARINC 618
  • VDL Mode 2
  • TCP/IP
  • ATN OSI
• Knowledge of aircrew human-machine interface design.

Qualification

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).