Lead Embedded Systems Engineer (East Hartford, CT, 06138) | 10/16/26 Job Description Full-time || Lead Embedded Systems Engineer - East Hartford, CT - Onsite only Job Description We are seeking a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to support the development of safety-critical software for aero engine control systems, including FADEC and PHMU platforms. This role combines hands-on embedded software development with technical leadership, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration across controls, hardware, systems, and certification teams. Key Responsibilities Delivering safety-critical engine control solutions for major OEMs

Plan, estimate, track, and report software design tasks, schedules, and resources.

Drive technical decision-making, risk management, and issue resolution.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Interface with customers to support integration and debugging at test facilities.

Participate in Agile workflows and present progress to integrated product teams.

Develop

FADEC/PHMU

hardware, operating system, communication, and interface architectures.

Decompose system-level and customer requirements into detailed software requirements and designs.

Review and approve software requirements and design artifacts within an Agile framework.

Develop low-level embedded C software for real-time target processors.

Perform hardware-software integration, debugging, and system-level testing.

Support configuration management, issue tracking, and continuous process improvement.

Produce and support certification documentation for safety-critical software (e.g., DO-178C).

Capture and maintain embedded software workflows (ESW) aligned with corporate policies and procedures. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Experience working on aero engine controls or FADEC software teams.

Hands-on experience with DO-178C or equivalent certification standards.

Strong expertise in control system software architecture, requirements, and design.

Proficiency in C; assembly and scripting languages are a plus.

Experience using logic analyzers, emulators, and specialized test hardware. Lead Embedded Systems Engineer1Lead Embedded Systems Engineer United States