Principal Embedded Engineer
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About the Role
ADASI seeks a Principal Embedded Engineer to develop and maintain embedded software for aerospace and UAV systems. The role involves designing, testing, and integrating software in C/C++ with real-time and safety-critical systems.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test embedded software in C/C++.
- Develop software for real time and safety critical systems.
- Integrate software with hardware components, sensors, and actuators.
- Implement control algorithms and optimize code performance.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and system testing.
- Maintain technical documentation and support certification activities.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5–7+ years of embedded software development experience
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems
- Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX)
- Knowledge of hardware software integration and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
- Familiarity with aerospace/safety standards such as DO 178C and DO 254
- Experience with Git and software debugging tools
- Strong problem solving and teamwork skills
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Role Overview
- Develop and maintain embedded software for aerospace and UAV systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test embedded software in C/C++.
- Develop software for real time and safety critical systems.
- Integrate software with hardware components, sensors, and actuators.
- Implement control algorithms and optimize code performance.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and system testing.
- Maintain technical documentation and support certification activities.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 5–7+ years of embedded software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems.
- Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX).
- Knowledge of hardware software integration and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
- Familiarity with aerospace/safety standards such as DO 178C and DO 254.
- Experience with Git and software debugging tools.
- Strong problem solving and teamwork skills.
Preferred
- Aerospace, defense, automotive, or other safety critical industry experience.
- Relevant embedded systems or aerospace certifications.
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