Job Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with a leading aerospace and defense technology client in Fort Worth, TX . If you are passionate about shaping the future of automotive technology and ready to reengineer your career, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Overview

Our client is an established designer and manufacturer of advanced electronic interface solutions, serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Their products are trusted globally for high reliability and mission-critical performance.

This Senior Software Engineer will be an integral member of the software team, leading the design, development, and verification of embedded software systems for innovative avionics solutions. This is a full-time, onsite position offering long-term growth opportunities within a highly specialized engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate embedded software for next-generation electronic components using Agile development methodology.
• Contribute expertise in system-level integration and software/hardware interfacing.
• Evaluate and support microcontrollers, SoC processors, board support packages (BSP), and low-level drivers.
• Develop software using real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, and others.
• Serve as a technical liaison across internal departments and with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, supporting a collaborative and growth-focused team culture.
• Assist in cybersecurity-related software initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Support resource planning and budgeting activities related to software development projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and C#; Python experience is a plus.
• Strong experience with board bring-up, SoC processors, and embedded system integration.
• Proficient in developing low-level software including BSPs, device drivers, and serial interfaces such as SPI.
• Familiarity with RTOS platforms such as uC/OS, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or Integrity.
• Experience working with avionics communication protocols like ARINC 429, CAN FD, Ethernet, and Mil-Std 1553 is preferred.
• Knowledge of software standards such as DO-178, DO-254, and ARP4754 is highly desirable.
• Comfortable using engineering tools such as JIRA, Subversion, Confluence, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• US Citizenship is required.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive team culture with a focus on innovation

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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