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David Careers

Senior Software Engineer

Posted 11 days ago

rtxBloomington (IL)
Software DevelopersComputer Systems Design Services

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About the role

Senior Software Engineer Join our team in Rockford, IL as a Senior Software Engineer and help develop the embedded software behind advanced aerospace electric power systems. You'll collaborate with talented engineers to build, verify, and certify real-time embedded software in C, working across the full software development lifecycle and contributing to mission-critical technology that keeps aircraft operating safely and reliably.
What You Will Do: Develop embedded software for aerospace electric power systems. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from planning through certification. Design, implement, verify, and validate real-time embedded software in C.Collaborate with cross-functional and remote engineering teams to deliver high-quality software. Support software certification activities in compliance with aerospace standards. Design, develop, and maintain embedded C software for electric power system controls. Perform software planning, architecture, implementation, testing, and verification. Develop software in accordance with DO-178C (Levels A–C) and other applicable aerospace standards. Create and maintain software documentation, requirements, and verification artifacts. Troubleshoot, debug, and integrate software with embedded hardware. Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions. Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, and certification engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
  • Experience with the full embedded software development lifecycle, including requirements decomposition, design, implementation, verification, and certification.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded software architecture and C programming.
  • Hands-on experience with embedded lab testing using oscilloscopes, in-circuit emulators, and target debuggers.
Qualifications:
  • We Prefer
  • Experience developing and verifying embedded software in compliance with DO-178 or similar industry standards.
  • Proficient in Assembly, Python, and Tcl/Tk programming languages.
  • Familiar with Model-Based Development (MBD) using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Experience with real-time embedded operating systems (RTOS) and low-level platform integration, including BSPs, device drivers, and I/O.Knowledge of Built-In Test (BIT) development, module self-test, and system protection.
  • Experience with configuration and requirements management tools, including IBM Rational Synergy, Change, DOORS, and DXL.Strong understanding of ARINC 429, ARINC 629, ARINC 664, CAN, and Ethernet communication protocols.
  • Experience with Texas Instruments TMS320F2812 DSPs and Freescale PowerPC microcontrollers.
  • Knowledge of generator control systems, embedded control applications, and hardware/software integration.
  • Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
  • Understanding of software quality assurance and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and written/verbal communication skills.
What We Offer:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • And more!
  • Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

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