Aerospace Staff Software Engineer (Contract)

Overview

Join a cutting-edge Avionics team developing next-generation aircraft for the aerospace market. As a Staff Systems Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and integrating both safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of avionics software systems
• Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineering teams to define and document technical solutions and integration strategies
• Define software and physical architectures, as well as system integration plans
• Participate in the development of software requirements
• Develop and integrate software for real-time embedded systems
• Support and coordinate system integration and testing activities
• Engage in Agile development processes, cross-functional design reviews, and mentoring activities
• Work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and external suppliers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Python, and shell scripting
• Solid understanding of computer networking concepts
• Proficiency in C/C++
• Advanced experience with VSCode, Docker, and Linux environments
• Experience working with safety-critical software standards (e.g., DO-178B/C, ISO 26262)
• Ability to interpret schematics and interface control documents, and implement software changes accordingly
• Proven experience delivering software products from concept through release and maintenance
• Strong background in embedded software design and development
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing FAA-certified software
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as ARP4754A, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4761, and Part 23/25 regulations
• Background in avionics, legacy aircraft systems, autonomous vehicles, or remotely piloted aircraft