Sr. Embedded Coder

Accountabilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate embedded firmware solutions while ensuring compliance with aerospace software standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design robust systems, improve development processes, and deliver high-quality software products.
• Develop and enhance new firmware and existing embedded software solutions throughout the complete software development lifecycle.
• Design, document, and support software architectures, development plans, and technical specifications.
• Program and configure embedded systems using ARM Cortex and 16-bit PIC microcontrollers.
• Develop and maintain software components involving communication protocols such as RS485, SPI, I2C, 1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 825, and CAN.
• Implement and support non-volatile memory solutions, EEPROM emulation, ROM management, and configuration storage.
• Apply cybersecurity requirements, including secure boot protection, image verification, and non-volatile memory security.
• Build and maintain CI/CD workflows using GitLab pipelines to support automated testing and software quality.
• Develop and utilize bootloaders while applying effective debugging methodologies using tools such as JTAG and SWD.
• Support software testing, analysis, and development activities using tools including LabVIEW, Python, Excel, and MATLAB/Octave.
• Generate technical documentation and software deliverables required for development and certification processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Strong embedded software development experience, knowledge of safety-critical systems, and ability to work across hardware and software environments.
• Comfortable working independently, solving complex technical problems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in embedded software development or related engineering roles.
• U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR, CUI, and NOFORN compliance requirements.
• Strong experience with embedded programming languages, particularly C-based development environments.
• Experience with DO-178 software development processes and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of software architecture design, planning, documentation, and verification practices.
• Experience with firmware debugging tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with MISRA-C coding standards and static analysis practices.
• Experience developing and supporting bootloader solutions.
• Knowledge of Agile and waterfall software development methodologies.
• Understanding of MCU selection and embedded system design considerations.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, 5S, or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $128,200 - $192,300 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Disability and life insurance benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.
• Opportunity to work on innovative aerospace and safety-critical technologies.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and professional growth.