Senior Embedded Avionics Software Engineer

About the role

Role: Senior Embedded Avionics Software Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled, results-oriented Senior Embedded Avionics Software Engineer (Level II/III) to design, implement, and verify safety-critical real-time embedded software for Next-Generation Avionics (NGA) platforms in Phoenix, AZ. In this high-impact engineering role, you will lead software lifecycle activities across flight decks and sub-systems, driving compliance with strict aerospace software standards while delivering resilient, high-performance flight software.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Design & Architecture: Architect, write, and debug safety-critical real-time embedded software in C and C++ for next-generation flight deck displays, flight controls, and core avionics platforms.

Low-Level Software Development: Develop and optimize Board Support Packages (BSPs), hardware abstraction layers, device drivers, and avionics communication protocols (including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, and Ethernet).

Verification & Testing: Conduct robust unit testing, software integration, structural coverage analysis (MC/DC), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to ensure software reliability and defect-free operation.

DO-178C Certification: Ensure full compliance with RTCA/DO-178C Level A/B safety-critical flight certification standards throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Integration & Peer Reviews: Participate in technical architecture reviews, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) automated testing workflows.

Hardware-Software Integration: Partner closely with systems, hardware, and verification teams to troubleshoot complex system-level behaviors on physical test benches and target hardware.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience: 3–7 years of hands-on embedded software development experience using C and C++ in Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments (such as VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity, or PikeOS).

Aerospace Standards: Proven practical experience navigating the DO-178C certification lifecycle, requirements traceability, and verification methodologies.

Hardware & Protocols: Deep understanding of microcontroller/processor architectures, memory management, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN, PCIe, UART).

Technical Acumen: Strong debugging abilities using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG emulators, paired with a relentless dedication to safety-critical software quality.

More About the Opportunity:

We offer a comprehensive compensation package with performance bonus opportunities, premium healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match, tuition assistance, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects shaping the future of flight.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity for all qualified candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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