Why This Role?

We are looking for an "Embedded developer" to join an existing team on short notice and become productive quickly. While the team has expertise in developing flight-critical software, you are expected to have previous experience working on larger projects with a more traditional requirements-based development methodology. The work involves requirements breakdown and implementation.

About the Role:

As a developer, you will work with requirements breakdown and implementation within a team of experts in flight-critical software. You are expected to have experience working on larger projects with a traditional, requirements-based methodology. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Design, develop, and test embedded software for hardware platforms, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security.
• Firmware and Drivers: Write and optimize firmware and device drivers to control hardware components and integrate with the operating system.
• System Integration: Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate embedded systems with broader solutions, including APIs and user interfaces.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Debug complex software and hardware issues, using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
• Optimization: Optimize code for memory usage, power consumption, and processing speed, which are critical in resource-constrained environments.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Testing: Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests to validate software functionality and performance.
• Communication: Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure the final product meets all specifications.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design to deployment and maintenance.

Qualification Requirements:

• Level 4: At least 8-12 years of full-time experience in the relevant field, with very deep/high expertise or generalist competence.
• Embedded C programming: Required.
• Safety-critical software: Experience working with this type of software is required.
• Requirements-based development: Experience working systematically with requirements and implementation.
• Larger projects: Meritorious experience from having completed larger projects.

Meritorious Experience:

• Experience working according to DO178 B/C.
• Experience with CAN and/or AFDX networks.
• Experience with Gateway functionality.

Assignment & Employment:

• Start Date: October 1, 2025
• End Date: September 30, 2026
• Scope: 100%
• Payment Model: Hourly rate

About Sperton:

Sperton _____ is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.