CareerPlan

Staff/Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Niles, IL, USFull-time$113k2026-09-01 → 2026-11-10

Core

Designing, developing, testing, and supporting advanced embedded software systems for aerospace products with a focus on safety-critical development and cybersecurity.

Role type

Staff/Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace)

Builds

Embedded software systems for aerospace products

Domain

Aerospace / Embedded Systems / Cybersecurity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Embedded software development, Safety-critical system design, DO-178 compliance, Cybersecurity architecture, Risk assessment, Software architecture design, Technical leadership, Project management, Strategic planning, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Aerospace industry experience, DO-326A/DO-356A/DO-355 knowledge, Mentorship of junior engineers

Technologies

Embedded software frameworks, Secure build pipelines

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable software architectures for aerospace products, Lead analysis and resolution of complex technical issues, Develop cybersecurity roadmaps and mitigate risks, Mentor engineering teams and drive technical innovation, Partner with management to recommend technology-driven improvements, Manage high-risk engineering projects from initiation to completion

Seniority

Staff (Senior, hands-on IC & mentorship) / Senior Staff (Principal, strategy & mentorship)