Embedded Software Engineer
$135,000–$155,000 year
On-site · Kirkland, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Senior Embedded Software Engineer to sustain, troubleshoot, and improve embedded software for in service aviation cabin systems, including IFE and CMS. Works across Linux, QNX, RTOS, and bare metal environments to diagnose field issues on custom hardware and maintain certification-ready software deployed in production aircraft. You will own the health of fielded product lines by resolving defects, preventing regressions, managing component obsolescence, and collaborating closely with hardware, FPGA, systems, quality, and field support teams. Key duties include driving software lifecycle, root-cause analysis, hardware/software troubleshooting, sustaining engineering, obsolescence management, and ensuring regulatory alignment. Location: Kirkland, WA; US work authorization required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Eight or more years of embedded software design experience
- Experience with QNX Neutrino RTOS, including BSP development, driver work, or system integration
- Experience with the C programming language in embedded systems or real time operating systems
- Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills across hardware and software boundaries in production environments
- Experience sustaining or supporting Ethernet and microprocessor or DSP based products through their full lifecycle, including post release maintenance and field issue resolution
- Ability to read and understand schematics and datasheets
- Strong problem solving skills with a practical approach to low risk fixes that preserve system stability
- Ability to take ownership, communicate risks early, and deliver to commitments
- Ability to drive technical direction on sustaining priorities and continuous improvement within the team
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to cross functional stakeholders and leadership
- Disciplined approach to regression testing, requirements traceability, and change impact analysis
- Proficiency with Git or equivalent source control
- Ability to quickly ramp up on legacy codebases and make safe, well scoped changes with minimal regression risk
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