Embedded System Engineer

Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Type: FTE

Role Overview

Weʼre seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer with strong systems intuition and

a passion for building robust, safety-critical control software. This role sits at the intersection of

embedded platform software, and system-level control logic owning the supervisory control

layers that coordinate actuators, motor drives, and flight-level systems.

You will architect and implement system control logic, state machines, sequencing, diagnostics,

and communication interfaces that ensure safe, deterministic operation across complex

aerospace systems. While this role interfaces closely with actuator control, BMS, and vehicle

control software, its primary focus is system behavior, integration, and correctness…not fast

inner-loop control.

Key Responsibilities

System Control Architecture & Logic

Design and own system-level control architecture spanning actuator control, power sequencing,

and operational state management. Develop supervisory logic, state machines, and mode

management that coordinate lower-level motor control, embedded platform software, and

hardware subsystems. Define and implement safe power-up, power-down, input processing,

fault response, and degraded operating modes consistent with system safety assessments and

aerospace certification requirements.

Embedded Software Development

Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++ or MATLAB/Simulink on real-time

microcontroller platforms (e.g., TI C2000, NXP, or comparable safety-oriented MCUs). Architect

scalable and maintainable software frameworks supporting control execution, communication,

diagnostics, and monitoring. Work across BSPs, middleware, and application layers to ensure

deterministic behavior and system robustness.

System Interfaces & Communication

Define, implement, and document system interfaces between controllers, subsystems, and

external equipment. Author and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for

communication protocols such as CAN (including safety-oriented profiles), ARINC 825, and

other aerospace or automotive buses. Ensure reliable data exchange, arbitration, and fault

handling across system boundaries.

Model-Based Design & Validation

Use MATLAB/Simulink to develop and validate system-level control logic, sequencing, and

coordination strategies. Support model-based design workflows spanning MIL, SIL, and HIL

environments. Leverage simulation and lab data to validate system behavior across nominal,

corner-case, and fault scenarios.

Integration, Test & Bring-Up

Lead system-level integration activities across motor control, BMS, sensors, and vehicle control

software. Support hardware bring-up, HIL testing, and lab validation, diagnosing issues that

span software, hardware, and system interactions. Develop test strategies, automation hooks,

and data analysis workflows to ensure repeatable verification.

Safety, Process & Lifecycle Support

Support development of safety-critical embedded software by following disciplined software

development processes. Contribute to requirements definition, traceability, verification planning,

and certification readiness activities aligned with standards such as DO-178C, ARP4754/4761,

or equivalent safety frameworks. Maintain configuration control and long-term maintainability of

system software artifacts.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience developing embedded control software for complex real-time systems

Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time software architecture

Experience designing system-level control logic, state machines, and sequencing

Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as CAN (and derivatives), SPI,

Ethernet, or ARINC (825/664)

Experience with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink) and SIL/HIL testing

Proven ability to integrate and debug software across hardware, firmware, and system

boundaries

Strong analytical skills and system-level problem-solving ability

Preferred / Bonus Experience

Experience with TI C2000, NXP, or similar real-time control microcontrollers

Prior work on safety-critical or regulated systems (aerospace, automotive, industrial)

Exposure to certification-oriented development processes (DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, ISO

26262 concepts)

Experience defining software architectures and development processes for growing teams

Background spanning motor control, BMS, or vehicle control systems

Experience supporting production launch, field issues, and system-level validation