Senior Firmware Engineer

Embedded Firmware Engineer – Aerospace / Avionics Systems

The Opportunity

Join an advanced aerospace engineering team developing next-generation aircraft systems, focused on the development and maintenance of avionics embedded firmware and manufacturing test systems for a highly integrated flight platform.

This role is centered around safety-critical embedded development, avionics architecture, hardware/software integration, and certification-focused firmware engineering within a fast- paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

Embedded Firmware Development

• Design and implement embedded firmware for avionics systems
• Support and maintain manufacturing and hardware test systems
• Oversee firmware architecture across avionics subsystems
• Develop firmware primarily in C/C++ for embedded MCU-based systems
• Implement verification and validation (V&V) activities

Systems Integration & Certification

• Ensure development activities align with DO-178C processes and safety-critical development standards
• Collaborate with systems engineering and cross-functional teams to define aircraft system requirements and safety considerations
• Conduct trade studies and evaluate design decisions across avionics architectures
• Design and recommend sensor interfaces and low-level hardware integrations

Hardware & Debugging

• Work with low-level communication interfaces including SPI, I2C, CAN FD, and UART
• Read and interpret circuit schematics and hardware documentation
• Troubleshoot embedded hardware and electronics using standard lab equipment and
• debugging tools
• Develop Python scripts and tooling to support testing, automation, and development
• workflows

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Experience working within DO-178C or other safety-critical development
• environments
• Experience supporting products from development through production
• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience
• Familiarity with MCU-based embedded systems
• Experience with low-level hardware interfaces and communication protocols
• Strong debugging and systems-level problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace, avionics, UAV, or defense systems background
• Familiarity with FAA certification or defense airworthiness processes
• Experience with prototype or medium-volume manufacturing environments
• BLDC motor controller integration/testing
• Lithium battery systems testing or monitoring
• Statistical analysis experience
• Personal interest in aviation, RC aircraft, quadcopters, or robotics