Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

Design, develop, and test embedded software for safety-critical aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

• embedded software
• requirements analysis
• debugging
• do-178c compliance
• hardware integration
• performance testing

Tasks

Drive the future of aviation by testing and developing software that powers the next generation of all-electric aircraft. Send your CV to [email protected]. -Architect and develop embedded software in C/Assembly for ARM microcontrollers. -Analyze system requirements and define high- and low-level software specifications for airborne systems. -Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, supporting safe, reliable aircraft operations. -Collaborate with verification teams and perform peer reviews to ensure compliance with DO-178C. -Integrate software with hardware and perform rigorous testing, including timing, memory, and performance analysis.

Requirements

• bs
• polarion
• do-178c
• c programming
• arm
• real-time

What You Bring

A cutting-edge aerospace company is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join its Airborne Software team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and integrating embedded software for next-generation aircraft, applying best practices in safety-critical, real-time development. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in embedded C, DO-178C compliance, and software architecture, with hands-on experience building and testing software on microcontroller-based systems. -BS in Computer, Electrical Engineering, or related field. -Comfortable with schematics, datasheets, and lab/test equipment. -Experience with Polarion ALM or similar lifecycle tools. -Knowledge of DO-178C and safety-critical software development. -3+ years of experience in real-time embedded software development. -Proficient in C programming for microcontrollers; experience with ARM (STM or TI Hercules) is preferred. -Experience with TMS570 ARM microcontrollers and Lauterbach TRACE32. -Familiarity with SPI, I2C, CAN, ARINC 429 protocols. -Embedded software experience for motor control, battery management, or flight systems.

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About Apera

-They’ve zeroed in on deep tech, tackling transformative sectors like future mobility, clean energy, defence and space. -Rather than products, Apera crafts high‑impact teams to build groundbreaking technologies across complex domains. -Projects range from launching embedded talent into cutting‑edge defence systems to scaling clean‑energy platforms. -Despite its young age, Apera’s clients include visionary innovators pushing the frontiers of aerospace and sustainable transport. -Unusually for a firm so new, they’ve already opened a U.S. office and are gearing up for major expansion in defense and advanced air mobility.

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