Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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External Job Description Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
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Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
Minimum 12 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within aerospace or safety-critical industries.
Strong hands-on expertise in C and C++ for embedded systems.
Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures such as ARM and STM32, along with low-level hardware interfacing.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics, flight control, and aerospace systems.
Implement and optimize real-time software ensuring minimal latency, high reliability, and deterministic performance.
Collaborate with system engineers to translate control algorithms and system requirements into efficient embedded code.
Integrate software with hardware systems and perform rigorous testing to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with safety standards.
Develop software in alignment with industry standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
Optimize code for memory usage, power efficiency, and execution performance while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
Maintain detailed documentation including design specifications, code, test plans, and results.
Work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration.
Troubleshoot and resolve defects, anomalies, and performance issues through structured debugging and analysis.
Continuously stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices.
Operating Environment
Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to drive solutions from concept through deployment.
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