Sr. Embedded Systems & Controls Software Engineer

Irvine, CA

$60–$100 Per Hour
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Embedded Systems Software Engineer

We’re seeking an Embedded Systems Software Engineer at all levels with strong systems intuition and a passion for building robust, safety-critical control software. This role sits at the intersection of embedded platform software, and system-level control logic owning the supervisory control layers that coordinate actuators, motor drives, and flight-level systems.
You will architect and implement system control logic, state machines, sequencing, diagnostics, and communication interfaces that ensure safe, deterministic operation across complex aerospace systems. While this role interfaces closely with actuator control, Client, and vehicle control software, its primary focus is system behavior, integration, and correctness...not fast inner-loop control.
Key Responsibilities
System Control Architecture & Logic

Design and own system-level control architecture spanning actuator control, power sequencing, and operational state management.
Develop supervisory logic, state machines, and mode management that coordinate lower-level motor control, embedded platform software, and hardware subsystems.
Define and implement safe power-up, power-down, input processing, fault response, and degraded operating modes consistent with system safety assessments and aerospace certification requirements.

Embedded Software Development

Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++ or MATLAB/Simulink on real-time microcontroller platforms (e.g., TI C2000, Client, or comparable safety-oriented MCUs).
Architect scalable and maintainable software frameworks supporting control execution, communication, diagnostics, and monitoring.
Work across BSPs, middleware, and application layers to ensure deterministic behavior and system robustness.

System Interfaces & Communication

Define, implement, and document system interfaces between controllers, subsystems, and external equipment.
Author and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for communication protocols such as CAN (including safety-oriented profiles), ARINC 825, and other aerospace or automotive buses.
Ensure reliable data exchange, arbitration, and fault handling across system boundaries.

Model-Based Design & Validation

Use MATLAB/Simulink to develop and validate system-level control logic, sequencing, and coordination strategies.
Support model-based design workflows spanning MIL, SIL, and HIL environments.
Leverage simulation and lab data to validate system behavior across nominal, corner-case, and fault scenarios.

Integration, Test & Bring-Up

Lead system-level integration activities across motor control, Client, sensors, and vehicle control software.
Support hardware bring-up, HIL testing, and lab validation, diagnosing issues that span software, hardware, and system interactions.
Develop test strategies, automation hooks, and data analysis workflows to ensure repeatable verification.

Safety, Process & Lifecycle Support

Support development of safety-critical embedded software by following disciplined software development processes.
Contribute to requirements definition, traceability, verification planning, and certification readiness activities aligned with standards such as DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, or equivalent safety frameworks.
Maintain configuration control and long-term maintainability of system software artifacts.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience developing embedded control software for complex real-time systems
Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time software architecture
Experience designing system-level control logic, state machines, and sequencing
Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as CAN (and derivatives), SPI, Ethernet, or ARINC (825/664)
Experience with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink) and SIL/HIL testing
Proven ability to integrate and debug software across hardware, firmware, and system boundaries
Strong analytical skills and system-level problem-solving ability

Preferred / Bonus Experience

Experience with TI C2000, Client, or similar real-time control microcontrollers
Prior work on safety-critical or regulated systems (aerospace, automotive, industrial)
Exposure to certification-oriented development processes (DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, ISO 26262 concepts)
Experience defining software architectures and development processes for growing teams
Background spanning motor control, Client, or vehicle control systems
Experience supporting production launch, field issues, and system-level validation

Numbers & Facts

Location	Irvine, CA
Salary	$60–$100 Per Hour

Skills

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)unmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Busesunmatched
C Programming Languageunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Change Controlunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Computer Firmwareunmatched
Construction Safetyunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Debugging Toolsunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Embedded Softwareunmatched
Embedded Systemsunmatched
Ethernetunmatched
Hardware Administrationunmatched
Hardware Debuggingunmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
MATLABunmatched
Microcontrollerunmatched
Middlewareunmatched
Motor Control Systemsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Simulationunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Architectureunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
System Architectureunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Validationunmatched
Systems Analysisunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Systems Maintainabilityunmatched
Test Automationunmatched
Test Labunmatched
Test Strategyunmatched
Testingunmatched
Traceabilityunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Verification Plansunmatched
Workflow Analysisunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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