Sr. Embedded Software Engineer (US Citizen Required)

The Ranger Group, a leading US Engineering Solutions provider to companies across the Aerospace & Defense, Medical Device, Electronics and Industrial Manufacturing industries, is currently seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a Contract role with a leading Aerospace manufacturer in the Chicago Area. This role will require work to be completed 100% Onsite.

Job Summary:

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software for critical aerospace systems. This role requires a strong understanding of embedded systems, C programming, and experience working within regulated environments. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a proven ability to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for aerospace applications.
• Write and maintain bare metal code.
• Implement and utilize communication protocols such as CAN, UART, ARINC, SPI, and I2C.
• Develop and execute software test plans and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Adhere to industry standards and best practices, particularly within regulated environments.
• Document software designs and specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer, or related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in embedded software development within a regulated environment (Aerospace strongly preferred).
• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Proven experience writing bare metal code.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, UART, ARINC, SPI, and I2C.
• Must be a Permanent Resident of the United States, as this is an ITAR program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DO-178C standards.
• Proficiency in Python for test scripting.
• Experience with motion control software.