Advanced Lead Engineer – Embedded Software Development

Job in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA

Listing for: Nickerson Talent Solutions

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-18

Job specializations:

Software Development
Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT, Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Unix/Linux

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on next-generation aerospace technologies?

We are seeking an Advanced Lead Engineer – Embedded Software Development to join a highly skilled aerospace engineering team developing mission‑critical embedded software solutions
. This role will lead the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded software systems supporting advanced aerospace applications.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and test embedded software, firmware, and real‑time systems
Develop software for embedded applications, operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, and application layers
Support hardware/software integration with microcontrollers, microprocessors, FPGA‑based systems, and embedded architectures
Provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle
Mentor engineers and drive engineering best practices
Support system integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities

Required Qualifications

5+ years of embedded software development experience
Strong C and/or ADA programming experience
Experience developing embedded systems and real‑time applications
Experience across the full software development lifecycle
Proficiency with C Programming, Python, and Shell Scripting
Experience with embedded development tools (debuggers, emulators, compilers)
Knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, FPGA‑based systems, and hardware/software integration
Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, ARINC 429, or MIL‑STD‑1553
U.S. Citizenship Required

Preferred Experience

DO-178B/C aerospace software development
Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Hypervisor technologies
Xilinx Standalone Operating Environment
Network driver development
Safety‑critical aerospace software development
Technical leadership or project leadership experience

Location & Relocation

This position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan
. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate.
Comprehensive relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Why Join?

Work on advanced aerospace and mission‑critical technologies
High‑impact technical leadership role
Collaborative engineering environment
Career growth opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits package

Interested in learning more? Send me a message or apply today!

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