Embedded Software Engineer - Flight Software

Our client is an aerospace technology start-up specializing in the development of next-generation flight systems for mission-critical applications. Their technology supports national defense programs, advanced space systems, and autonomous airborne platforms. They are seeking a highly motivated Embedded Software Engineer to join their flight software team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing real-time embedded software for advanced aerospace systems. You will collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and fellow software developers to deliver high-reliability flight control software that meets rigorous DoD and aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for flight systems using C/C++

• Implement real-time control algorithms and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, UART, SPI, I2C)

• Support software-hardware integration on avionics and embedded computing platforms

• Perform low-level driver development and board bring-up for custom aerospace hardware

• Write and maintain software documentation in accordance with aerospace and DoD standards (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-STD-498)

• Participate in software reviews, safety analysis, and risk mitigation planning

• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams

• Support flight test activities, troubleshooting, and post-flight data analysis as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• 3+ years of experience developing embedded software in C/C++ for real-time systems

• Experience with RTOS-based development (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTEMS, or similar)

• Familiarity with software development tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Understanding of embedded processor architectures (e.g., ARM, PowerPC, x86, or similar)

• U.S. Citizenship required due to defense contract requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Security Clearance (Secret or higher)

• Experience with flight software development in accordance with DO-178C standards

• Knowledge of aerospace communication protocols (CAN, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553)

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control systems modeling

• Familiarity with safety-critical system design and testing

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge aerospace and defense technology

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Career growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization

• Collaborative and technically strong team environment