Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Work on the verification and validation of safety-critical software components for the Platform Software components in accordance with DO-178C standards.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test procedures derived from high-level and low-level software requirements.
• Execute Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to verify platform software algorithms and low-level drivers.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using automated tracking systems; collaborate with embedded developers to analyze root causes and verify fixes.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks (C/C++, Python) to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Design and execute tests to verify software fault detection and diagnostic algorithms, including system faults, component failures, and sensor anomalies.
• Participate in software audits and reviews to ensure all verification activities comply with DO-178C certification requirements.

General

• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Passion for learning and problem solving

What you need

• 3+ years of experience in a related field
• At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ for code analysis and scripting languages (like Python) for test automation.
• Familiarity with safety critical software development and verification standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASIL) to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B or ASIL C/D)
• Hands-on experience through the Full Software Verification Life Cycle, including requirement traceability and verification reporting.
• Experience testing low-level communication protocols (CAN, RS-422/485, ARINC-429, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
• Working knowledge of a Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Familiarity with diverse tools and technologies used for the development, testing and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with hardware debugging and lab equipment use (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies).

Bonus qualifications

• Using unit test framework for coverage metrics to support certification objectives.

Pay

For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - 170,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.