Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Design and implement full avionics embedded firmware.

Oversee firmware architecture for all avionics.

Ensure development can conform to DO178-C

Oversee and conduct trade studies between different design considerations

Design and recommend sensor interfaces

Implement code and V&V

Collaborate with the systems engineering and other engineering specialty teams to define requirements related to the eVTOL aircraft and systems safety

Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

5+ years of professional engineering experience

Experience with DO178-C regulatory Process

One or more products from concept to aircraft production.

Extensive experience with low level interfaces e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN FD, and UARTs

Experience writing firmware (C/C++) for MCUs in embedded systems

Experience writing python scripts and python development

Experience reading circuit schematics with schematic capture tools

Proficient at troubleshooting circuits with appropriate lab tools

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience with embedded development

M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering.

Experience with statistical analysis

Experience taking at least one product through the entire development process

Familiarity/ experience with one or more of the following

FAA Aircraft Certification Process

Defense Airworthiness Process for Software

Prototype and medium volume manufacturing

BLDC Motor Controller integration/testing

Lithium-based battery testing/monitoring

Interest in RC planes, quadcopters, or aviation

Attributes aligned with Core Values

Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.

Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.

Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.

Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.

Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.

Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.