Embedded Systems Expert (DO-178C)

Sopra Steria

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software development, particularly with DO-178C certification programs.
  • Strong expertise in Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES) and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
  • Deep understanding of safety-critical software development and systems engineering processes.
  • Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Architect end-to-end avionics software systems from concept through certification.
  • Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
  • Lead the development of safety-critical embedded software in compliance with DO-178C.
  • Support certification audits and ensure regulatory compliance activities.
  • Define and allocate system-level and software requirements.
  • Design and implement solutions for RTES and RTOS-based platforms.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and trade studies.
  • Drive requirements traceability, verification planning, and validation activities.
  • Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual cash bonus opportunity for all members.
  • 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity.
  • Training and professional development opportunities available for members.
  • 6 paid holidays each year.
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Generous vacation, sick time, and bereavement leave policies.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
  • Optional life insurance for spouse and children available.
  • Whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, and legal assistance offered.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an Embedded Systems Expert with deep expertise in DO-178C and avionics software development to lead the architecture and execution of safety-critical airborne systems.

The ideal candidate will be capable of architecting a system from concept through certification, with extensive experience in Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES) and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environments. This individual will provide technical leadership across the entire product lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and certification.

Location: The role can be onsite (CT), hybrid, or fully remote.

Responsibilities
  • Architect end-to-end avionics software systems from concept through certification.
  • Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
  • Lead development of safety-critical embedded software in compliance with DO-178C.
  • Support certification audits and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Support definition and allocation of system-level and software requirements.
  • Design and implement solutions for RTES and RTOS-based platforms.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and trade studies.
  • Drive requirements traceability, verification planning, and validation activities.
  • Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Strong experience in embedded software development.
  • Extensive hands-on 12+ years of experience with DO-178C certification programs.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES)
    • Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
    • Safety-critical software development
    • Systems engineering processes
  • Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
  • U.S. citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
  • Able to travel approximately two to six weeks in a year.


Additional Information

Please note that only selected candidates and U.S. Citizens will be contacted. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.

Benefits
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
  • 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
  • Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 6 paid holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

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