Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><em>Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can’t keep up. At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.</em></p> <p><em>Here, you won’t just take a job — you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.</em></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="16" data-local-id="7b4d92278b74">We’re seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer 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.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="376" data-local-id="9ee5240fec7d">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, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">BMS</span></span></span>, and vehicle control software, its primary focus is system behavior, integration, and correctness…not fast inner-loop control.</p> <h3 id="Key-Responsibilities" data-local-id="70eb69a434e7" data-renderer-start-pos="767"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <h4><strong data-renderer-mark="true">System Control Architecture &amp; Logic</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="826" data-local-id="5e143100d642">Design and own system-level control architecture spanning actuator control, power sequencing, and operational state management.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="826" data-local-id="5e143100d642">Develop supervisory logic, state machines, and mode management that coordinate lower-level motor control, embedded platform software, and hardware subsystems.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="826" data-local-id="5e143100d642">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.</li> </ul> <h4 id="Embedded-Software-Development" data-local-id="e08db3030803" data-renderer-start-pos="1309"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Embedded Software Development</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1340" data-local-id="cd5ecb9cd864">Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++ or <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">MATLAB</span></span></span>/Simulink on real-time microcontroller platforms (e.g., <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">TI</span></span></span> C2000, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">NXP</span></span></span>, or comparable safety-oriented MCUs).</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1340" data-local-id="cd5ecb9cd864">Architect scalable and maintainable software frameworks supporting control execution, communication, diagnostics, and monitoring.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1340" data-local-id="cd5ecb9cd864">Work across BSPs, middleware, and application layers to ensure deterministic behavior and system robustness.</li> </ul> <h4 id="System-Interfaces-&amp;-Communication" data-local-id="bb685ad2e0f2" data-renderer-start-pos="1745"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">System Interfaces &amp; Communication</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1780" data-local-id="0e1a4afc4941">Define, implement, and document system interfaces between controllers, subsystems, and external equipment.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1780" data-local-id="0e1a4afc4941">Author and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for communication protocols such as CAN (including safety-oriented profiles),&nbsp;<span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">ARINC</span></span></span> 825, and other aerospace or automotive buses.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1780" data-local-id="0e1a4afc4941">Ensure reliable data exchange, arbitration, and fault handling across system boundaries.</li> </ul> <h4 id="Model-Based-Design-&amp;-Validation" data-local-id="0ad4ea0dc1f2" data-renderer-start-pos="2162"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Model-Based Design &amp; Validation</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2195" data-local-id="ee192aff20a7">Use <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">MATLAB</span>/Simulink to develop and validate system-level control logic, sequencing, and coordination strategies.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2195" data-local-id="ee192aff20a7">Support model-based design workflows spanning MIL,&nbsp;<span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">SIL</span></span></span>, and <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">HIL</span></span></span> environments.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2195" data-local-id="ee192aff20a7">Leverage simulation and lab data to validate system behavior across nominal, corner-case, and fault scenarios.</li> </ul> <h4 id="Integration,-Test-&amp;-Bring-Up" data-local-id="d43b31d709e2" data-renderer-start-pos="2498"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Integration, Test &amp; Bring-Up</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2528" data-local-id="44214e80077a">Lead system-level integration activities across motor control, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">BMS</span>, sensors, and vehicle control software.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2528" data-local-id="44214e80077a">Support hardware bring-up,&nbsp;<span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">HIL</span> testing, and lab validation, diagnosing issues that span software, hardware, and system interactions.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2528" data-local-id="44214e80077a">Develop test strategies, automation hooks, and data analysis workflows to ensure repeatable verification.</li> </ul> <h4 id="Safety,-Process-&amp;-Lifecycle-Support" data-local-id="1d14354bb51a" data-renderer-start-pos="2875"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Safety, Process &amp; Lifecycle Support</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2912" data-local-id="7f1c88488972">Support development of safety-critical embedded software by following disciplined software development processes.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2912" data-local-id="7f1c88488972">Contribute to requirements definition, traceability, verification planning, and certification readiness activities aligned with standards such as DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, or equivalent safety frameworks.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="2912" data-local-id="7f1c88488972">Maintain configuration control and long-term maintainability of system software artifacts.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Required-Qualifications" data-local-id="ee90197eebda" data-renderer-start-pos="3320"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Required Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3347" data-local-id="0aa32e8aa29e">5+ years of experience developing embedded control software for complex real-time systems</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3440" data-local-id="9e1a1ce9a9fb">Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time software architecture</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3516" data-local-id="a772a739a4c4">Experience designing system-level control logic, state machines, and sequencing</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3599" data-local-id="3e275670d109">Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as CAN (and derivatives), <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">SPI</span></span></span>, Ethernet, or <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">ARINC</span> (825/664)</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3716" data-local-id="335c9df51cfd">Experience with model-based design tools (<span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">MATLAB</span>/Simulink) and <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">SIL</span>/<span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">HIL</span> testing</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3798" data-local-id="23e6e0153b7d">Proven ability to integrate and debug software across hardware, firmware, and system boundaries</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3897" data-local-id="277cd9c7e372">Strong analytical skills and system-level problem-solving ability</li> </ul> <h4 id="Preferred-/-Bonus-Experience" data-local-id="12cfd41ff6c6" data-renderer-start-pos="3966"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Preferred / Bonus Experience</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="3998" data-local-id="4382a7cec449">Experience with <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">TI</span> C2000, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">NXP</span>, or similar real-time control microcontrollers</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="4078" data-local-id="a0894ad2d263">Prior work on safety-critical or regulated systems (aerospace, automotive, industrial)</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="4168" data-local-id="5c6f09066631">Exposure to certification-oriented development processes (DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, ISO 26262 concepts)</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="4272" data-local-id="b5a129575f4f">Experience defining software architectures and development processes for growing teams</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="4362" data-local-id="31a78f45ef9c">Background spanning motor control, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">BMS</span>, or vehicle control systems</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="4432" data-local-id="e108249008a3">Experience supporting production launch, field issues, and system-level validation</li> </ul> <h3 id="Why-This-Role-Matters" data-local-id="13af47c59700" data-renderer-start-pos="4518"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Why This Role Matters</strong></h3> <p data-renderer-start-pos="4541" data-local-id="439dd8407c25">This role defines how complex control systems behave as a whole. Your work ensures that motors, actuators, power, and climate systems operate coherently, safely, and predictably under all conditions. You’ll have deep technical ownership and influence system architecture decisions. Play a key role in bringing flight-ready control systems from concept to deployment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">This is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable. </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$150,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$175,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.</em></p> <p><em>We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.</em></p> <p><em>All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.</em></p> <p><strong>At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.</strong></p> <p><em><span data-teams="true">&nbsp;</span></em></p></div>