Sr. Software Engineer

Overview

As a Software Engineer – Lead, you will spearhead the development, execution, and testing of customized software in a highly regulated environment. The role requires a profound technical understanding of embedded software, thorough knowledge of the aerospace development process, and a passion for developing people and teams. You will lead a technical team of engineers in software development and testing, pioneering innovative solutions to solve unique customer challenges.

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of software development and test engineers to resource, plan, and execute engineering activities to meet customer requirements.
• Develop embedded, micro‑controller software/firmware for avionic systems using C and assembly.
• Manage software development processes in accordance with DO‑178B planning, requirements traceability, coding standards, and verification procedures.
• Drive schedules, optimize development activities and resources, and remove obstacles.
• Develop requirements from customer needs, occasionally with minimal technical definition.
• Oversee software development and testing to ensure engineering solutions are of the highest quality and meet organizational goals.

• Proficiency in embedded C, microcontroller, and firmware development.
• Strong skills in software engineering, development, and team leadership.
• Experience with C RTOS, embedded systems, and DO‑178 aerospace standards.
• 7‑8+ years of software engineering experience, managing engineering projects and teams in a regulated industry.
• Strong testing and debugging skills.
• BS or MS in software engineering or a related degree.
• Experience with aircraft systems such as ARINC 429, MIL‑STD‑1553, RTCA DO‑178/DO‑254, MIL‑STD‑461 / MIL‑STD‑810 / DO‑160.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of DOORS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Capability of handling multiple details simultaneously and easily moving between strategic and tactical work.

This position is located in Eden Prairie, MN and is 100% onsite.

This is a Permanent position based in Eden Prairie, MN.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 – $70.00/hr.

Benefits for this permanent role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.