Staff/Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Aerospace

Woodward HRT/MPC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D insurance

Spouse/Child life insurance

Job summary

Woodward’s Embedded Software Engineer role focuses on the design, development, testing, and support of sophisticated embedded software systems for aerospace products. The position requires deep expertise in safety-critical software and compliance with standards like DO-178, while leading technical projects and mentoring engineers to drive innovation and excellence.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, architectures, and problem solving to advance Woodward’s engineering

Qualifications

• Experience guiding cross-functional teams on scalable software solutions.
• Design and oversee architectures for software systems in aerospace contexts.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with internal and external experts.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Guides cross functional teams in developing and implementing scalable software solutions.
• Solution Architecture: Designs and oversees the architecture of software systems, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards.
• Problem Solving: Leads the analysis and resolution of intricate technical issues, utilizing advanced analytical skills to identify innovative solutions.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Solution Architecture

Problem Solving

Strategic Advising

Mentorship & Collaboration

Cross Functional Leadership

Advanced Software Architecture

Analytical Thinking

Process Improvement

Strategic Networking

Innovative Thinking

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Woodward’s Embedded Software Engineer role focuses on the design, development, testing, and support of sophisticated embedded software systems for aerospace products. The position requires deep expertise in safety-critical software and compliance with standards like DO-178, while leading technical projects and mentoring engineers to drive innovation and excellence.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, architectures, and problem solving to advance Woodward’s engineering