Senior Embedded Real-Time Controls Engineer

Employment International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team developing safety-critical, real-time control systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex embedded software, system integration, and advanced control solutions within a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Skills

• Embedded C/C++
• Real-Time Software Architecture
• System-Level Control Logic
• CAN/CAN FD, SPI, Ethernet, ARINC 825/664
• MATLAB/Simulink
• SIL/HIL Testing
• System Integration & Validation
• DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, ISO 26262

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software for complex real-time control systems.
• Develop robust system-level control logic, state machines, and sequencing functionality.
• Implement and integrate software using embedded C/C++ within real-time environments.
• Interface with hardware using communication protocols including CAN/CAN FD, SPI, Ethernet, and ARINC 825/664.
• Support model-based development using MATLAB/Simulink and participate in SIL and HIL testing activities.
• Integrate, debug, and validate software across hardware, firmware, and system boundaries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality, safety-critical software solutions.
• Contribute to system verification, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure software development complies with relevant functional safety and aerospace standards.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing embedded control software for complex real-time systems.
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and real-time software architecture.
• Experience designing system-level control logic, state machines, and sequencing.
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as CAN/CAN FD, SPI, Ethernet, or ARINC 825/664.
• Experience with model-based design tools including MATLAB/Simulink and SIL/HIL testing.
• Proven ability to integrate and debug software across hardware, firmware, and system boundaries.
• Knowledge of safety-critical development standards including DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, and/or ISO 26262.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.