Lead Embedded Software Engineer for safety-critical aero engine controls (FADEC/PHMU) at Cyient in East Hartford, CT, onsite.

Deliver safety-critical engine control solutions for major OEMs, guiding development from concept through validation.
Plan, estimate, track, and report software design tasks, schedules, and resource needs within Agile environments.
Steer technical decisions, manage risk, and drive issue resolution across multidisciplinary teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional groups and external stakeholders to align on requirements and integration goals.
Interface with customers to support integration and debugging activities at test facilities.
Participate in Agile workflows and present progress to integrated product teams.
Architect FADEC and PHMU hardware, operating system, communication, and interface structures.
Translate 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.
Execute hardware–software integration, debugging, and system-level testing activities.
Support configuration management, issue tracking, and continuous process improvement efforts.
Produce and maintain certification documentation for safety-critical software (eg, DO-178C).
Capture and maintain ESW workflows aligned with corporate policies and procedures.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Experience 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 Software Engineer – FADEC / Engine Controls

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