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Lead Embedded Systems Engineer

Tekfortune


Job Location:

East Hartford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Role: Lead Embedded Systems Engineer
Location: East Hartford CT

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 hardwaresoftware 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
  • Bachelors or masters 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.





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