Salary
$125k – $162k per year
Location
In office (United States)
Seniority
Middle · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026. Platform Aerospace scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Platform Aerospace is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in disruptive UAS technologies and rapid aircraft modification.
JOB TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer III
DEPARTMENT: Software Engineering
REPORTS TO: Senior Software Engineer
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION
We are seeking a talented and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software for aircraft applications. This role requires a strong background in embedded systems and a passion for innovation in the aerospace industry.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and test embedded software for aerospace systems and components.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration.
- Develop and maintain software documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
- Perform software debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure high performance and reliability.
- Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Participate in system-level testing and validation to ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in embedded software development.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software development processes and tools.
- Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, and 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in the aerospace industry.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly language.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded development tools.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and regulations, such as DO-178C.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Occasional travel may be required to support testing and integration activities.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
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