Senior Software Engineer Embedded Avionics (CNS Systems)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop and support embedded software for Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS) avionics products used in commercial and defense aerospace applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in DO-178C compliant software development, embedded C/C++, avionics communication systems, and software integration with RF, FPGA, and hardware teams. This role requires experience throughout the software development lifecycle, certification activities, and leadership of technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify embedded software for avionics CNS products.
• Develop software requirements, architecture, and detailed design documentation.
• Implement embedded software using C, C++, and Assembly.
• Develop software in compliance with DO-178C certification guidelines (preferably DAL A).
• Participate in software planning, certification, and compliance documentation.
• Perform peer code reviews and support software quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with Hardware, FPGA, Systems, and RF Engineering teams during development and integration.
• Support hardware/software integration, debugging, and validation activities.
• Participate in flight test preparation and software integration activities.
• Create and maintain wiring diagrams and support aircraft integration.
• Utilize engineering tools including Jira, Bitbucket, build systems, compilers, and configuration management tools.
• Lead software development activities and mentor junior engineers.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support defense and aerospace customers during product development and certification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong programming experience in C, C++, and Assembly.
• Experience developing safety-critical software under DO-178C.
• Experience with DAL A software development.
• Experience developing software requirements and design documentation.
• Experience with software code reviews.
• Knowledge of software architecture and embedded design principles.
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket or other version control systems.
• Experience using Jira and modern software development tools.
• Experience with software build environments and compiler configuration.
• Ability to work closely with Hardware, FPGA, and Systems Engineering teams.
• Excellent debugging and integration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS) avionics products.
• Experience with:
  • TCAS / ACAS
  • Transponder
  • ADS-B
  • DME
  • UAT
• RF software integration experience.
• Exposure to DO-254.
• Knowledge of DO-160G EMI/EMC requirements.
• Flight test support experience.
• Experience preparing certification documentation.
• Experience supporting defense aerospace programs.
• Technical leadership or team lead experience.