Jobs
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
An aerospace company building next-generation electric aircraft is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop flight-critical software in Palo Alto.
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Salary
$157,300–$266,200
About the company
An innovative aerospace company in Palo Alto, California, developing next-generation electric aircraft technology. Its engineers work side by side with the hardware and the aircraft, from first requirements through production.
The opportunity
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on flight-critical embedded software for an eVTOL aircraft. The engineer works across the full development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, hardware integration, and aircraft production.
You will work closely with the electrical, systems, controls, and flight-test teams and directly influence software that operates on the aircraft.
This is an onsite opportunity for an engineer who wants to work close to the hardware, the aircraft, and the broader engineering team while helping bring next-generation flight technology into production.
Key responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain safety-critical embedded software for aircraft systems
Develop embedded software primarily in C/C++ on microcontroller-based platforms
Translate system-level requirements into software requirements, architecture, and implementation
Develop and integrate low-level drivers and communication interfaces, including SPI, I2C, CAN/CAN FD, and UART
Perform hardware/software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting in a lab environment
Read and interpret electrical schematics to support system integration and issue resolution
Develop automated testing and engineering tools using Python
Support software verification, validation, documentation, and certification activities
Collaborate closely with electrical, systems, controls, manufacturing, and flight-test teams
Support software throughout the product lifecycle, including integration and aircraft production
Ideal profile
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of professional embedded software or firmware development experience
Strong C/C++ programming experience
Experience developing software for microcontrollers and embedded hardware
Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, CAN FD, and UART
Experience with DO-178C and safety-critical software development
Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues and read electrical schematics
Experience taking an embedded product or system from development through production
Python experience for testing, automation, or engineering tools
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering disciplines
Preferred: aerospace, avionics, eVTOL, UAV, or other safety-critical systems experience; FAA certification or defense airworthiness experience; flight or avionics software; battery management systems; BLDC motor controllers or electric propulsion; and aircraft manufacturing or production experience.
Compensation & benefits
The posted base salary range is $157,300 to $266,200. Full detail on the package is shared at intake before you speak to the client.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
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Jobs
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
An aerospace company building next-generation electric aircraft is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop flight-critical software in Palo Alto.
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Salary
$157,300–$266,200
About the company
An innovative aerospace company in Palo Alto, California, developing next-generation electric aircraft technology. Its engineers work side by side with the hardware and the aircraft, from first requirements through production.
The opportunity
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on flight-critical embedded software for an eVTOL aircraft. The engineer works across the full development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, hardware integration, and aircraft production.
You will work closely with the electrical, systems, controls, and flight-test teams and directly influence software that operates on the aircraft.
This is an onsite opportunity for an engineer who wants to work close to the hardware, the aircraft, and the broader engineering team while helping bring next-generation flight technology into production.
Key responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain safety-critical embedded software for aircraft systems
Develop embedded software primarily in C/C++ on microcontroller-based platforms
Translate system-level requirements into software requirements, architecture, and implementation
Develop and integrate low-level drivers and communication interfaces, including SPI, I2C, CAN/CAN FD, and UART
Perform hardware/software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting in a lab environment
Read and interpret electrical schematics to support system integration and issue resolution
Develop automated testing and engineering tools using Python
Support software verification, validation, documentation, and certification activities
Collaborate closely with electrical, systems, controls, manufacturing, and flight-test teams
Support software throughout the product lifecycle, including integration and aircraft production
Ideal profile
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of professional embedded software or firmware development experience
Strong C/C++ programming experience
Experience developing software for microcontrollers and embedded hardware
Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, CAN FD, and UART
Experience with DO-178C and safety-critical software development
Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues and read electrical schematics
Experience taking an embedded product or system from development through production
Python experience for testing, automation, or engineering tools
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering disciplines
Preferred: aerospace, avionics, eVTOL, UAV, or other safety-critical systems experience; FAA certification or defense airworthiness experience; flight or avionics software; battery management systems; BLDC motor controllers or electric propulsion; and aircraft manufacturing or production experience.
Compensation & benefits
The posted base salary range is $157,300 to $266,200. Full detail on the package is shared at intake before you speak to the client.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
An aerospace company building next-generation electric aircraft is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop flight-critical software in Palo Alto.
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Salary
$157,300–$266,200
About the company
An innovative aerospace company in Palo Alto, California, developing next-generation electric aircraft technology. Its engineers work side by side with the hardware and the aircraft, from first requirements through production.
The opportunity
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on flight-critical embedded software for an eVTOL aircraft. The engineer works across the full development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, hardware integration, and aircraft production.
You will work closely with the electrical, systems, controls, and flight-test teams and directly influence software that operates on the aircraft.
This is an onsite opportunity for an engineer who wants to work close to the hardware, the aircraft, and the broader engineering team while helping bring next-generation flight technology into production.
Key responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain safety-critical embedded software for aircraft systems
Develop embedded software primarily in C/C++ on microcontroller-based platforms
Translate system-level requirements into software requirements, architecture, and implementation
Develop and integrate low-level drivers and communication interfaces, including SPI, I2C, CAN/CAN FD, and UART
Perform hardware/software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting in a lab environment
Read and interpret electrical schematics to support system integration and issue resolution
Develop automated testing and engineering tools using Python
Support software verification, validation, documentation, and certification activities
Collaborate closely with electrical, systems, controls, manufacturing, and flight-test teams
Support software throughout the product lifecycle, including integration and aircraft production
Ideal profile
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of professional embedded software or firmware development experience
Strong C/C++ programming experience
Experience developing software for microcontrollers and embedded hardware
Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, CAN FD, and UART
Experience with DO-178C and safety-critical software development
Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues and read electrical schematics
Experience taking an embedded product or system from development through production
Python experience for testing, automation, or engineering tools
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering disciplines
Preferred: aerospace, avionics, eVTOL, UAV, or other safety-critical systems experience; FAA certification or defense airworthiness experience; flight or avionics software; battery management systems; BLDC motor controllers or electric propulsion; and aircraft manufacturing or production experience.
Compensation & benefits
The posted base salary range is $157,300 to $266,200. Full detail on the package is shared at intake before you speak to the client.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.