Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Sapsol Technologies Inc; Idaho; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapsol Technologies Inc. seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and certify avionics software. You will work across the lifecycle, from requirements through verification, on real-time embedded avionics platforms.

The role emphasizes ADA programming, DO-178C familiarity, and collaboration with systems, hardware, and certification teams to ensure compliance and high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong programming experience in ADA.
• Experience in avionics, aerospace, or defense software development.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and real-time software architectures.
• Experience with software debugging and integration activities.
• Knowledge of software configuration management tools such as Git, ClearCase, or SVN.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain embedded avionics software using ADA.
• Translate requirements into detailed software designs for real-time systems.
• Develop software for real-time embedded systems in aerospace and avionics.
• Perform integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support legacy software modernization and maintenance efforts.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure software quality standards.
• Develop unit tests and support system-level testing.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, integration, and certification teams.
• Generate and maintain software documentation (requirements, design, test procedures, test reports).
• Support certification activities per aerospace standards and customer requirements.

Skills

ADA

C/C++

RTOS

SDLC

Git

ClearCase

SVN

Aerospace experience

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Git

ClearCase

SVN

DOORS

ARINC 429

ARINC 664

MIL-STD-1553

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of avionics software systems. This role involves working throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis through verification and certification support, for avionics platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain embedded avionics software using ADA.
• Analyze system and software requirements and translate them into detailed software designs.
• Develop software for real-time embedded systems used in aerospace and avionics applications.
• Perform software integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support legacy software modernization and maintenance efforts.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with software quality standards.
• Develop unit tests and support system-level testing activities.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, integration, and certification teams.
• Generate and maintain software documentation, including requirements, design, test procedures, and test reports.
• Support certification activities in accordance with aerospace standards and customer requirements.
• Investigate software anomalies and perform root cause analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong programming experience in ADA.
• Experience in avionics, aerospace, or defense software development.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and real-time software architectures.
• Experience with software debugging and integration activities.
• Knowledge of software configuration management tools such as Git, ClearCase, or SVN.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DO-178C airborne software development and certification processes.
• Knowledge of avionics communication protocols such as ARINC 429, ARINC 664, MIL-STD-1553, or Ethernet-based avionics networks.
• Experience with safety-critical and mission-critical software development.
• Proficiency in C or C++.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with DOORS.
• Experience with avionics testing and hardware/software integration.