Realtime Avionics Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)

Cyient; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Avionics Embedded Software Engineer to develop safety-critical flight systems for commercial and military aircraft. The ideal candidate has significant experience in embedded avionics software development, particularly in C++ and Python. Responsibilities include developing software per safety standards, analyzing system requirements, and collaborating with systems engineering and testing teams. This position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience developing embedded or real-time avionics software.
• Strong programming experience in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded avionics software following safety-critical standards.
• Analyze system and software requirements to create robust software architectures.
• Support V&V activities according to DO-178C standards.

Skills

Embedded avionics software development

C++ programming

Python programming

DO-178 software development lifecycle

Systems engineering collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

SVN

JAMA

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

A leading aerospace company located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an Avionics Embedded Software Engineer to develop safety-critical flight systems for commercial and military aircraft. The ideal candidate has significant experience in embedded avionics software development, particularly in C++ and Python. Responsibilities include developing software per safety standards, analyzing system requirements, and collaborating with systems engineering and testing teams. This position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.