Embedded Software Engineer

Owego, NY · Onsite

About the company

A leading defense and aerospace organization developing advanced mission-critical systems for military and commercial applications. The team works across avionics, weapons systems, ground-based defense, and space systems.

Job description

Designs, develops, operates, and maintains embedded software and firmware components for safety-critical avionics systems. Applies engineering standards, processes, and tools across the full software development life cycle. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and cross-functional technical personnel.

What you''ll be responsible for

• Design, develop, test, and debug device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries for safety-critical avionics mission computers
• Develop in C targeting the LynxOS/LynxElement Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/FPGA/hardware interfaces
• Integrate custom-designed hardware and FPGAs with software in a lab environment
• Support documentation, error correction, and performance validation
• Participate in certification activities including requirements and code reviews to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards

Required experience & skills

• Extensive embedded software development experience (16+ years with BS, or 14+ years with MS)
• Proficiency in C programming for embedded/real-time environments
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Familiarity with device driver development and boot loader design
• Experience supporting safety-critical or certifiable software systems
• FPGA integration experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with LynxOS or LynxElement RTOS specifically
• Background in avionics or defense systems
• Familiarity with DO-178C or similar safety-critical certification standards

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Pay & benefits summary

Hourly rate: $65.00 – $90.00 / hr. based on years of experience and education level

Contract position · No required overtime · Owego, NY