[Remote] Embedded Software Engineer (Avionics)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer specializing in avionics for a 12+ month contract. The role involves developing high-performance embedded solutions for various application domains and participating in the full software development lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesSeeking a software engineer for the development of embedded real-time avionics systemsThe engineer will develop high-performance embedded solutions for resource-constrained targets, including next-generation resilient and fault-tolerant software across application domains such as undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonic systems, and spaceThe engineer will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, implementation, testing, and deployment in operational environmentsSkillsB.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent, with 5+ years of experienceExperience in embedded software development with RISC-V and Ultrascale+ (ARM) processors or other low-power microcontrollers (e.g., PowerPC, TMS320)Real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Integrity, Embedded Linux, Zephyr, or FreeRTOSC/C++ and assembly programming languagesStrong development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targetsSolid understanding of OS coding techniques, hardware/software interfaces, and subsystem integrationExperience developing device drivers, board support packages (BSP), and boot codeKnowledge of embedded system buses and communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial, SpaceWire, and MIL-STD-1553Experience with development toolchains (e.g., GCC, LLVM), as well as static and dynamic analysis tools; QEMU-based development experience preferredFamiliarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking systems, and peer review processesExperience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipmentExperience developing formal requirements, design documentation, and test artifacts, and supporting formal design reviewsActive Secret clearance (or higher) requiredMust be able to work onsite in Cambridge, MA, with occasional travel to Lowell, MAActive Secret clearance strongly preferred (or ability to obtain)Strong embedded avionics / aerospace / defense backgroundExperience with fault-tolerant / mission-critical systemsMust be comfortable working close to hardware and debugging at system levelCompany OverviewDice is the go-to career marketplace for tech professionals. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Drachten, Friesland, NLD, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.or-quest.nl/.