Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Location: Rockford, IL (Hybrid role)

U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

About the Role

Join our team in Rockford, IL as a Senior Software Engineer and help develop the embedded software behind advanced aerospace electric power systems. You'll collaborate with talented engineers to build, verify, and certify real-time embedded software in C, working across the full software development lifecycle and contributing to mission-critical technology that keeps aircraft operating safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for aerospace electric power systems.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from planning through certification.
• Design, implement, verify, and validate real-time embedded software in C.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and remote engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Support software certification activities in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded C software for electric power system controls.
• Perform software planning, architecture, implementation, testing, and verification.
• Develop software in accordance with DO-178C (Levels A–C) and other applicable aerospace standards.
• Create and maintain software documentation, requirements, and verification artifacts.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and integrate software with embedded hardware.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, and certification engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience with the full embedded software development lifecycle, including requirements decomposition, design, implementation, verification, and certification.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software architecture and C programming.
• Hands-on experience with embedded lab testing using oscilloscopes, in-circuit emulators, and target debuggers.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing and verifying embedded software in compliance with DO-178 or similar industry standards.
• Proficient in Assembly, Python, and Tcl/Tk programming languages.
• Familiar with Model-Based Development (MBD) using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with real-time embedded operating systems (RTOS) and low-level platform integration, including BSPs, device drivers, and I/O.
• Knowledge of Built-In Test (BIT) development, module self-test, and system protection.
• Experience with configuration and requirements management tools, including IBM Rational Synergy, Change, DOORS, and DXL.
• Strong understanding of ARINC 429, ARINC 629, ARINC 664, CAN, and Ethernet communication protocols.
• Experience with Texas Instruments TMS320F2812 DSPs and Freescale PowerPC microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of generator control systems, embedded control applications, and hardware/software integration.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Understanding of software quality assurance and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and written/verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 USD - $165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Factors considered when extending an offer include role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.