Lead Embedded Software Engineer

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Seeking an experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to develop and lead safety‑critical embedded software for UAV and ground station systems. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and hands‑on development within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. Work spans the full software lifecycle using DO‑178C‑aligned processes and model‑based development tools, with close coordination across distributed engineering teams.

Pay: $65 - $75 an hour

Location:

Oklahoma City Area

This is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For W2 consultants, the benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company matching, and life insurance.

• Lead and manage a local embedded software team, owning delivery, quality, and schedules
• Collaborate with an international engineering team to meet program software objectives
• Drive full software lifecycle activities including requirements, design, implementation, verification, release, and maintenance
• Participate in reviews, analyses, testing, configuration management, and change control
• Serve as a Change Control Board (CCB) member
• Support CI/CD pipelines and post‑release software support
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams to design safe, efficient, and certifiable software

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, railway, or defense embedded systems
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD software development practices
• Experience working under ARP‑4754, DO‑254, and DO‑178 guidelines
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++
• Strong experience with model‑based development tools such as SCADE or MATLAB/Simulink

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience developing high‑reliability or safety‑critical embedded software
• Demonstrated experience designing flight‑critical software architectures
• Prior experience leading or managing software engineering teams
• Strong understanding of safety‑critical software development processes

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.