Embedded Software Engineer

Heads Up Technologies

  • Kirkland, Washington
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    You will work across Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal environments, integrate with custom hardware, and deliver certification-ready software used in production aircraft. • Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future, including sponsorship for H 1B, TN, E 3, O 1, L 1, H 1B1, STEM OPT extension support, or employment based permanent residency.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKirkland, Washington

    Description

    About the role

    As a Software Engineer, you will design, implement, and validate embedded software for next-generation business-jet cabin systems (IFE/CMS). You will work across Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal environments, integrate with custom hardware, and deliver certification-ready software used in production aircraft. This role owns complete features—from architecture through verification—and collaborates closely with hardware, FPGA, systems, and product management teams.

    Key Details

    • Work Days and Hours: Monday- Friday, In Office.

    • Location: Kirkland, Washington

    • Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future, including sponsorship for H 1B, TN, E 3, O 1, L 1, H 1B1, STEM OPT extension support, or employment based permanent residency.

    What you'll do

    • Collaborate cross-functionally with software, hardware, and FPGA engineering teams throughout design and development.

    • Learn and understand existing products and architectures to contribute effectively to revisions and enhancements.

    • Implement product updates, addressing evolving customer needs and technological improvements.

    • Design, build, and test new embedded products, taking concepts from prototype to production.

    • Develop and maintain device drivers for audio, video, and other subsystem modules using schematics and component datasheets.

    • Debug system-level issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and low-level software tools.

    • Identify and resolve complex hardware/software integration problems through structured root-cause analysis.

    • Participate in a rotating support role, acting as an engineering point of contact and contributing to developer infrastructure and backlog tasks.

    • Apply engineering best practices, including code quality standards, documentation, and rigorous test methods.

    • Balance speed and precision, knowing when to move quickly and when deeper investigation is needed.

    • Drive innovation, proactively identifying opportunities to improve products, processes, and technologies.

    • Grow your skills, taking on challenges outside your current expertise.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

    • 3+ years of embedded software development experience.

    • Strong programming skills: C, C++, Python, Bash.

    • Experience with embedded platforms, including bare-metal systems, RTOS, and Embedded Linux.

    • Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and digital hardware designs.

    • Hands-on debugging experience with scopes, logic analyzers, and low-level tools.

    • Competency with Git, code reviews, and design reviews; familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence).

    • Experience with common communication interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART/serial, Ethernet, and related protocols.

    • Embedded systems experience in distributed or networked environments.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain technical topics clearly.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with audio/video codecs, media processing, or distribution systems.

    • Background in networked or resource-constrained embedded devices.

    • Experience in high-reliability industries (aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, automotive).

    • Exposure to both large-scale engineering organizations and fast-paced smaller companies.

    • IoT experience, including device provisioning, credential management, and cloud/edge connectivity.

    • Experience with any of the following:

    • Yocto or custom Linux build systems

    • Bare-metal development on Xilinx platforms

    • GitHub Actions or similar CI pipelines

    • pytest or automated test frameworks

    • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing

    • Factory provisioning or production test infrastructure

    • Familiarity with DO 178C.

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