Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for the avionics flight safety or termination box in the rocket.
• Test, troubleshoot, debug, and automate safety-critical software.
• Ensure adherence to safety compliance standards such as DO-178B/C, ARINC 653, RCO 319-19, RCC 324-11, and FAA 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/33.
• Develop software using C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Work with real-time operating systems such as Linux or FreeRTOS.
• Participate in flight safety certification processes and standards, including FAA certification.

Requirements

• Experience developing safety-critical software from scratch.
• Proficiency in at least one safety compliance standard such as DO-178B/C or ARINC 653.
• Familiarity with flight safety certification processes.
• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time operating systems such as Linux or FreeRTOS.

Nice to Have

• Experience with full end-to-end certification of avionics products.
• Experience working with external vendors and IV&V verification contractors.
• Proficiency in configuration management.
• Experience using static analysis tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of device drivers and board bring-up.
• Skilled in peripheral interfaces and protocols such as ADC and UART.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL/HITL) systems.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks.
• Adherence to MISRA C++ coding standards.
• Ability to write and maintain requirements and traceability documentation.
• Participation in and leadership of design reviews.
• Application of risk-based thinking during development and test planning.
• Comfortable working within an Agile framework in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• No specific formal educational qualifications are explicitly listed in the description.

Benefits & Perks

• Work in a manufacturing factory facility with a dynamic team.
• Enjoy a great work-life balance, flexible schedules, and the option to work remotely.
• Free lunch on Mondays and Fridays.
• 20 days of PTO from the start, sick leave, healthcare, mental health stipends for gym memberships, 401(k), stock options, and a $1000 annual stipend for intellectual development.
• After two to three years, take advantage of a one to two-month sabbatical.
• Pay range of $79.00 - $102.00/hr.
• Benefits may include medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident, hospital coverage, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and time off.