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Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Airborne Software

South Burlington, Vermont💼 Full-time💰 $165,000–$165,000🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead a team to specify, architect, design, implement, integrate, test, and analyze safety-critical embedded software for BETA's airborne electric aviation systems.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Embedded Software Engineer (Safety-Critical/Aerospace)

Builds

Certified embedded software for electric aircraft systems

Domain

Aerospace / Safety-Critical Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

RTCA DO-178C Level A compliance, embedded C, real-time embedded software development, software life cycle management, team leadership (up to 20 engineers), Stage of Involvement reviews, FAA/DER communication, RTCA DO-330 tool qualification, RTCA DO-331 model-based development

Preferred skills

Multi-core processors, model-based software engineering, formal methods, electric motor control, battery management systems, flight control systems, project management (estimating, tracking, reporting)

Technologies

embedded C, RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-330, RTCA DO-331

Responsibilities

Analyze system architecture and safety requirements to lead design and integration; coordinate with systems, safety, and quality engineering for certification; establish work assignments and deadlines; prepare project status reports for leadership and certifying authorities; create and maintain certification documentation; mentor junior engineers on DO-178C and best practices; contribute directly to development and testing.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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