Embedded Software Engineer

Skyryse

$120K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in building low-level drivers using embedded C
  • Familiar with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
  • Proven ability to develop software documentation for requirements and testing
  • Competent in using oscilloscopes and Digital Multimeters (DMMs)
  • Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Design and create flight software in embedded C following DO-178C DAL A standards
  • Develop low-level drivers and safety-critical monitoring systems for flight applications
  • Create and test embedded software to control peripherals such as motors and sensors
  • Work alongside electrical engineers for hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
  • Draft, review, and approve software requirements and design documents
  • Enhance development and verification processes to minimize costs and development time

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to aviation safety and accessibility
  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually
  • Dynamic work environment with a passionate team
Full Job Description
EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA

In this role, you are responsible for the development of the Fly-By-Wire software starting with requirements specification, software design, verification and validation of the software per ARP 4754A, DO-178C, DO-330, and DO-331 requirements and support all FAA/DER reviews.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design and develop flight software in embedded C in accordance with DO-178C DAL A.
  • Develop low-level drivers and safety-critical monitoring systems for flight-critical applications.
  • Develop and test embedded software components to interface with and control peripherals such as motors, encoders, heaters, and sensors.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers on hardware/software integration, including bring-up of new hardware and resolution of interface issues.
  • Write, review, and approve software requirements, architecture, and design documents; support review of system-level requirements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development and verification processes to reduce cost and cycle time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional working experience.
  • Experience building low-level drivers in embedded C.
  • Experience with RTOS.
  • Experience in developing software requirements, design, test, and verification documents.
  • Experience in working with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and understanding schematics.
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
  • Proficiency with some of the following tools: C/C++, Python.
  • Experience with bootloader, multi-target, and bare metal programming.
  • Experience developing and verifying safety-critical software (e.g., DO-178C or similar standards).
  • Experience with certification of software, systems, and subsystems working with DER/FAA.

WHY SKYRYSE?
  • The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
  • Salary: $120,000 - $175,000
  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
  • Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
  • A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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