Embedded Software Development Engineer (Aerospace)

Aleron
United States, Arizona, Prescott
Apr 10, 2026
Description Job Title: Embedded Software Development Engineer Location: Prescott, AZ (onsite) Employment Type: Salaried direct Industry: Aerospace Compensation: Salary: $100K - $120K for level II/III (higher for level IV) Work Schedule: Standard M-F About the Opportunity: Acara is helping our aerospace communications and navigation client find a direct salaried employee to join their team onsite in the beautiful town of Prescott. Due to the 5,300 elevation Prescott enjoys very comfortable average temps throughout the year - including 80's in the summertime. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. What You'll Do: The Software Engineer designs and implements real-time embedded software for the organization's aerospace products, including software defined radios, navigation & communication radios, airborne servers, audio products and other similar products. This includes software design, coding, debugging, test and verification, documentation, and support of certification activities. It may include development of low-level drivers and real time embedded applications. It may also include development of customer facing application software used to configure company's avionics products. Job Requirements What You'll Bring (Requirements): Bachelor's in Engineering or similar STEM degree Min 3 years (prefer 5 years) of embedded software engineering experience with C/C++ Min 2 years' experience with Python and ideally other scripting languages Min 2 years of experience writing and debugging real time, safety critical, embedded software in C/C++ Min 1 year of experience capturing requirements and designs in requirements with management tools such as DOORS or Visure. What Sets You Apart (Preferred): C# nice to have Experience with DSP to perform audio and radio signal processing Experience using bench equipment; oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, In-Circuit Emulators, J-TAG debuggers MS Windows Application developments experience in C# Experience with Linux Basic knowledge of Architecture/Design/Development of Real Time embedded software Basic knowledge of design assurance level partitioning for safety critical systems Proficient knowledge of software engineering fundamentals Proficient knowledge of real time operating system (RTOS) Proficient knowledge of microcontroller/microprocessor Proficient knowledge in development of PC applications Proficient knowledge in development of device driver software Proficient knowledge in software verification Additional Information: This is an aerospace ITAR facility, U.S. Persons required. Background check After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply