Senior Avionics Embedded Architect — ARINC 653 RTOS Lead

Southwest Research Institute; Texas (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute's Tactical Aerospace group seeks a senior embedded systems engineer to architect multi-partition avionics within ARINC 653, leading efforts from requirements to flight test.

The role involves mentoring teams, coordinating with customers, and supporting fielded LRUs and new business development. A BS in engineering and 8+ years in embedded RTOS environments are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing embedded architectures in RTOS multi-partition, multi-criticality environments.
• Proficient with RTOS (Green Hills or DDC-I DEOS) and LDRA.
• 2-5 years leading development and test engineering teams.
• Experience integrating software onto hardware and debugging in a lab.
• Valid and clear driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work with teams to develop avionics grade LRUs for airborne and ground systems.
• Mentor, guide, and develop complex embedded systems across the full life cycle.
• Support Department management in marketing activities, proposals, and roadmaps.
• Interact directly with clients and company staff to establish requirements and architectures.

Skills

Embedded design

RTOS

C/C++

LDRA

Green Hills

DDC-I DEOS

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Southwest Research Institute's Tactical Aerospace group seeks a senior embedded systems engineer to architect multi-partition avionics within ARINC 653, leading efforts from requirements to flight test.

The role involves mentoring teams, coordinating with customers, and supporting fielded LRUs and new business development. A BS in engineering and 8+ years in embedded RTOS environments are required.