Senior Embedded Software Lead – Aerospace Systems

Volt; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 8,954,000 - 10,332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

EAP

Job summary

Volt is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer 2 for a 6-month contract in Carson, CA. You will lead a team to architect, design, and maintain embedded software, collaborate with hardware engineers, and drive test equipment development and root-cause analysis. Strong C/C++, Python, and aerospace DO-178B experience are required.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to strict configuration management and documentation practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in software engineering field or similar.
• 7+ years of embedded software design experience in a configuration and change-controlled design environment.
• Experience with aerospace design processes, standards, change control, configuration management, documentation, and flight safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads team that architects, designs, develops, debugs, and maintains software to provide innovative products and solutions to customers.
• Evaluates and designs industry standards and new technologies and helps define and shape new industry leading products.
• Identifies routine tasks and directs project team.
• Collaborates with electrical and mechanical engineers on the hardware design and implementation process.
• Develops designs of embedded software from functional requirements.
• Reviews design block diagrams, functional flows, and software models.
• Implements test application to support software development, integration, and verification.
• Creates Statements of Work and Purchase requisitions for contractors and outsourcing.
• Manages contractor tasks to support new products and existing product improvements.
• Management of global suppliers with minimal oversight.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Python

VB Script

Microcontrollers

Sensors

Hardware interfacing

Debugging

Leadership

Communication

Aerospace standards

Documentation

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

MS Office Suite

Change control systems

Job description

Volt is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer 2 for a 6-month contract in Carson, CA. You will lead a team to architect, design, and maintain embedded software, collaborate with hardware engineers, and drive test equipment development and root-cause analysis. Strong C/C++, Python, and aerospace DO-178B experience are required.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to strict configuration management and documentation practices in a fast-paced environment.