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Our partner, a global leader in the Aerospace sector is seeking a Lead Engineer.

The Lead Engineer Embedded Software Development is a pivotal role within the aerospace sector, dedicated to the design, development and testing of embedded software (firmware), platforms and systems. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of the hardwares characteristics, the real-time functions it must perform, and the capability to architect, develop, implement and rigorously test the software logic required for these functionalities.The role encompasses working with devices such as flight recorders, health monitoring systems, networking switches, which facilitate control of monitoring of critical physical components such as motors, alternators, engines, valves and fans, among others through a secure digital communications infrastructure.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Architect and develop modules, components, features or entire embedded software products. This includes areas such as networks, operating systems, cyber security, databases, or applications.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage in-depth knowledge and technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
• Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex problems with a proven track record of achieving cost/schedule targets. Propose solutions outside of set parameters with guidance, utilizing technical skills and analytic thinking.
• Leadership: Serve as an individual contributor with exceptional interpersonal skills or an early people leader, capable of hiring and developing talent. Provide informal guidance to new team members.
  

Technical Skills

• Experience with embedded software development tools and environments (e.g. debuggers, emulators, compilers).
• Knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors and FPGA-based systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g. CAN, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies (e.g. Agile, V-Model).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, Scripting languages like
  python, pearl (dated) and shell scripting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 3-4 years of experience in Engineering and Technology
• 4 years of experience in programming embedded software.
• 4 years of experience with C/ADA programming languages.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a development role for a DO-178B/C project
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Comprehensive experience in full life cycle software development
• Proven project management skills
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems and hypervisor technologies
• Network driver experience with commercial embedded real-time operating systems
• Experience working with global development teams, including company and preferred suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to meet cost/schedule targets and effectively interface with all organization levels

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