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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.

Responsibilities

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 Requirements

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

Education Requirements

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.

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