Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and own system-level control architecture spanning actuator control, power sequencing, and operational state management
• Develop supervisory logic, state machines, and mode management for hardware subsystems
• Implement safe power-up, power-down, and fault response modes consistent with aerospace certification
• Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++ or MATLAB/Simulink on real-time microcontroller platforms
• Define and document system interfaces and communication protocols like CAN, SPI, and ARINC
• Use MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design and validation in MIL, SIL, and HIL environments
• Lead system-level integration activities across motor control, BMS, and sensors
• Support development of safety-critical software following standards like DO-178C and ARP4754

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in embedded control software for real-time systems
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time software architecture
• Experience designing system-level control logic and state machines
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols (CAN, SPI, Ethernet, or ARINC)
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and SIL/HIL testing
• Ability to integrate and debug software across hardware and firmware boundaries

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TI C2000 or NXP microcontrollers
• Prior work on safety-critical regulated systems (aerospace, automotive, or industrial)
• Exposure to DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, or ISO 26262
• Background in motor control, BMS, or vehicle control systems

About the Company

Neon Aero is reinventing aerospace by combining startup agility with deep expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft using automation and AI-driven tools.