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Lead Embedded Systems Engineer

Cyient · East Hartford, CT, US

Spotted 5d agoFull-time

Job details

Pay
$110,000 – $130,000 a year
Work mode
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Staff / principal
Experience
7+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 17, 2026
Job description

About this role

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.
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.
  • 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.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

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