Baxter Aerospace · 2 months ago
Aerospace Embedded Software Engineer
Baxter Aerospace is focused on combating wildfires with innovative aerospace technology. As an Aerospace Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and test embedded software for flight computers and mission-critical systems, collaborating closely with hardware and avionics teams to ensure high-performance software compliance with aerospace standards.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain embedded software for flight computers, with a focus on real-time performance and reliability
Write and optimize code in C for microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M or similar)
Implement drivers, bootloaders, and middleware for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, GPIO)
Integrate algorithms into embedded applications for navigation, control, and data processing
Debug software directly on custom hardware in collaboration with hardware engineers
Perform unit, integration, and system-level testing of embedded software
Ensure compliance with safety-critical aerospace standards and real-time system requirements
Participate in system architecture design and software code reviews
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual granted asylum/refugee status, in accordance with ITAR/EAR regulations)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
Expertise in C programming for embedded systems (must-have)
Strong hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M or similar)
Proven track record in embedded system design, coding, and debugging
Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) for scheduling and task management
Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Strong understanding of deterministic, real-time software design
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with NXP i.MX RT series or similar high-performance microcontrollers
Familiarity with aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178C)
Experience with embedded Linux or other real-time operating systems
Knowledge of avionics or flight computer architectures
Proficiency with Git and CI/CD for embedded software
Assembly language programming experience for optimization
Familiarity with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) applications
Passion for our mission to revolutionize wildfire mitigation through autonomous aerospace technology
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Included.
Opportunity for Growth and Development.
Company
Baxter Aerospace
Baxter Aerospace provides advanced manufacturing and aerospace system focused on delivering real-time sensing and resilient communications.