Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Job Summary

Leading a multidisciplinary team, the full-time Lead Embedded Software Engineer will guide the development of foundational software components for next-generation avionics systems, balancing technical contributions with leadership responsibilities in an Agile environment, preferably onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, but remote candidates may be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an Agile software development team within the Core Services & Libraries organization
• Break down program-level objectives into executable user stories, tasks, and milestones
• Provide regular progress metrics and reporting to program management and customer representatives

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience developing or testing embedded software
• Strong experience in embedded C++ software development within RTOS environments (VxWorks preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise with ARINC-653 partitioning and I/O frameworks
• Hands-on experience leading Agile or Scrum-based engineering teams
• Experience with requirements traceability and verification under DO-178C