AMETEK Aerospace & Defense is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the design, development, and certification of safety‑critical embedded software for aerospace and defense applications. In this role, you’ll work on complex embedded systems, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to products that meet rigorous industry and regulatory standards, including DO‑178B/C.

This position is well‑suited for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on development, values disciplined engineering practices, and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, document, and maintain embedded software for real‑time processors using high‑level languages
Contribute to software architecture, technical approaches, and cost estimates for new product development
Define and document software requirements, interfaces, and performance in accordance with industry and internal standards
Develop and execute software test and verification procedures aligned with DO‑178B/C objectives
Debug and test embedded software throughout the development lifecycle
Maintain software configuration control and support audits and certification activities
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, customers, and regulatory agencies as needed
Support software validation, certification, maintenance, and customer use activities

What We’re Looking For (Required)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in embedded software development
Experience developing safety‑critical software in compliance with DO‑178B/C
Proficiency in C / C++ / Assembly
Strong background in embedded systems using preemptive, multitasking real‑time operating systems
Experience with version control, requirements management, and issue‑tracking tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Nice to Have

Experience with DO‑254 and hardware/software integration
Exposure to .NET (C#, VB), Java, LabVIEW, scripting languages, or HTML
Experience working with offshore or distributed software development teams
Prior customer or regulatory interaction experience

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