Job Description

Akkodis is seeking two full time, direct hire Lead Embedded Software Engineers with our dedicated team and avionics partnership in the Grand Rapids, MI area for a hybrid/remote role.

An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

This is a critical role in the aerospace sector, focusing on the full lifecycle of embedded software (firmware), platforms, and systems. This role demands deep technical expertise in real-time embedded systems and hands-on collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability solutions for controlling physical aerospace components.

Qualified candidates will possess greater than 3 years of professional experience in programming embedded software for the avionics/aerospace industry to include C or Ada programming along with any level of project management or lead experience in UVM, Cost analysis, MS Projects or other PM software .

This position is covered under Dept of Defense regulations, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens.

Pay Range: Up to $180,000/yr (salary commensurate based on experience and education levels).

Lead Embedded Software Engineer job responsibilities include:

Embedded Software Development:

• Design, develop, and rigorously test embedded software for real-time systems.
• Architect software that interacts closely with hardware, including motors, alternators, engines, valves, and fans.
• Write low-level device drivers for use by application development teams.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead four groups of engineers focused on device driver development.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams and manage contracts with OS providers supporting development.

Program & Project Management:

• Estimate development efforts and costs for features and device drivers.
• Break down development work into tasks and manage the end-to-end execution.
• Ensure estimates and resource planning align with overall budget constraints.
• Support oversight of project budget and financial tracking.

Development Process:

• Operate within agile-like team structures but primarily follow a waterfall development model.
• Drive the program toward final delivery ("end game") while maintaining schedule and quality targets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with proposal leads to develop and refine project budgets and financial plans.
• Partner with team members for financial tracking, forecasting, and task management using tools like Rally.

Tools & Processes:

• Development Tools: Embedded development environments, low-level programming, device driver frameworks.
• Project Management: Rally for task and financial tracking.
• Financial Management: Involved in budgeting, forecasting, and estimating development costs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science is preferred or high school diploma along with greater than 6 years of professional experience.
• Greater than 3 years of professional experience in programming embedded software with a background in software lifecycle, verification, and validation, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Any level of project management or lead experience in UVM, Cost analysis, MS Projects or other PM software .
• Professional experience with C programming language. ADA programming is helpful, though not a required prerequisite.
• This position is covered under Dept of Defense regulations, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive experience in full life cycle software development.
• Proven project management skills including managing budgets, cost estimates, and project tracking.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include subsidized medical/dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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