Embedded Software Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As the Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement, and verify embedded software for safety-critical aerospace systems in compliance with DO-178C (typically DAL A).
• Optimize software algorithms for performance within memory- and CPU-constrained environments.
• Integrate embedded software with hardware systems, working closely with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust and well-structured software interfaces.
• Conduct software design and code reviews to ensure reliability, maintainability, and compliance with certification standards.
• Support hardware bring-up and perform debugging using lab tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Develop and maintain traceable software requirements, tests, and documentation as part of a structured development process.
• Apply and adhere to rigorous development, verification, and validation practices suitable for airborne systems.
• Utilize embedded communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, ARINC 429) in system integration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of embedded software development experience, including bare-metal or RTOS-based systems.
• Experience developing software to DO-178C standards (DAL A or B preferred).
• Proficient in C and/or C++ with working knowledge of Python.
• Familiarity with debugging tools, lab equipment, and communication protocols.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, data structures, and real-time constraints.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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