Lead Flight Management Software Engineer – I/O, Diagnostics, and Redundancy

Summary We are seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our Flight Management System (FMS) team. In this role, you will develop and verify safety-critical, real-time embedded software supporting both legacy and next-generation avionics programs. Your work will focus on low-level middleware and platform software, including input/output interfaces, diagnostics and maintenance functions, BootROM, dual-redundancy management, and cross-loading capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in DO-178 software development, hands-on proficiency in Ada and C, and familiarity with avionics communication and partitioning standards such as ARINC 429, ARINC 653, and MIL-STD-1553. This role requires a technically strong engineer who can work across the software lifecycle, from requirements and design through implementation, verification, and issue resolution. The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office): An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Roles and Responsibilities: Architect, develop, and maintain  real-time embedded software  for avionics computer systems supporting Flight Management System applications. Design and implement low-level middleware and platform functions, including: digital and analog I/O interfaces system diagnostics and maintenance BootROM and startup software dual-redundancy management cross-load / data loading mechanisms Read, analyze, develop, and maintain  Ada and C software  for  safety-critical embedded systems . Derive, review, and maintain  software requirements, low-level design, and interface documentation  in compliance with program and certification needs. Support and perform  software verification activities , including test development, debugging, integration, and issue resolution. Collaborate with systems, hardware, integration, certification, and program teams to ensure technical execution and compliance objectives are met. Communicate  program status, technical risks, and mitigation plans  clearly and proactively to engineering and program leadership. Plan and execute assigned work to meet  Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and compliance  objectives. Contribute to technical problem solving across multiple programs, including both  new product development and legacy product sustainment .

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in  Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science , or a related technical field. 6+ years  of professional experience in  embedded software development  or avionics software design. Strong experience developing software in  Ada and/or C  for  real-time embedded systems . Experience working in a  DO-178  or similarly regulated software development environment. Experience with the full embedded software lifecycle, including  requirements, design, coding, integration, verification, and debug . Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. This position requires U.S. citizenship status. The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office): An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates. Desired Characteristics: Experience with flight management systems, avionics computers, or other safety-critical aerospace platforms is preferred. Familiarity with avionics and industrial communication interfaces, including ARINC 429, ARINC 653, ARINC 664, ARINC 825, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, CAN, RS-232/422/485, and analog and discrete I/O, is also desired. Experience developing software for  diagnostics, maintenance functions, startup/boot software, or redundancy management . Demonstrated ability to decompose complex technical problems and drive them to closure. Strong