Senior Embedded Engineer – VxWorks, DO-178C

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and validate embedded software for both custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware systems.

• Create Board Support Packages (BSPs) tailored for embedded hardware platforms.

• Develop, implement, and test software drivers for peripheral devices.

• Write hardware test code and assist in hardware bring-up, integration, and validation processes.

• Develop and maintain embedded software in accordance with DO-178C standards.

• Participate in software development efforts for projects aimed at achieving DAL A certification.

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to embedded software and hardware.

• Prepare documentation related to software design and technical plans.

• Assist in technical planning, effort estimation, and determining necessary technical skills.

• Collaborate effectively with embedded software engineers, project managers, customer engineers, and other stakeholders.

• Convey technical information clearly to engineering teams and customers.

• Offer technical mentoring and share knowledge with junior engineers.

• Support customer projects and, when necessary, work on-site with clients.

• Work autonomously, take ownership of assigned technical tasks, and deliver them punctually.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 5 years focused on DO-178C development.

• Extensive experience in embedded software development, particularly with low-level software such as BSPs and device drivers.

• Proficient in C programming.

• Practical experience with VxWorks and/or Linux operating systems.

• Comprehensive understanding of DO-178C, especially regarding DAL A certification, as well as familiarity with associated standards.

• Experience in developing, debugging, and troubleshooting embedded software for both custom and commercial off-the-shelf hardware.

• Familiarity with embedded software development environments like Wind River Workbench or Eclipse.

• Experience in custom embedded hardware bring-up and validation processes.

• Knowledge of processor architectures such as PowerPC, MIPS, x86, or ARM.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.

• Strong decision-making and judgment abilities.

• Willingness to mentor and assist junior engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic.

• A respectful and inclusive work environment.

• Fully remote work arrangement.