Staff Embedded Software Engineer

RAVE Aerospace LLC • Brea, CA • 2h ago

The Staff Embedded Software Engineer on this Platform Software team leads the architecture, design, and integration of complex software for displays and video systems in commercial aircraft. This role provides high-level technical leadership, bridging the gap between hardware and software to ensure scalable, stable, and high-performance system resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of software for embedded systems, moving projects from initial requirements through to full production

Drive the evolution of the Yocto-based Linux environment, including board bring-up, kernel development, and patch integration

Oversee code and design reviews, participate in peer reviews, and establish best practices for the DevOps/CI/CD pipeline

Interface directly with hardware design teams to integrate and validate new product designs while supporting cross-functional software quality assurance

Analyze system performance to enhance efficiency and stability, particularly in resource-constrained embedded environments

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (Electrical Engineering training is advantageous)

10+ years of experience in a similar embedded role

Expert-level experience with Linux embedded operating systems, including board bring-up, driver experience, and kernel maturity updates

Advanced proficiency in C, C++, Python, and bash/sh

Deep expertise with 32- and 64-bit ARM SoCs, including boot loaders, microcontrollers, and device drivers

Mastery of common embedded bus functionality (I2C, PCIe, SPI, MDIO, CAN) and the ability to interpret PCB schematics

Full video stack experience in a Linux graphics environment (KMS/Mesa/OpenGL, Weston/Wayland)

Deep knowledge of MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, and H.265 video formats and Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Experience with formal Engineering Requirements documentation and processes

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $128,900 - $154,700 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

A home allowance to elevate your home workspace

Discretionary bonus program

Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match

Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown

Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off

Safran Passenger Innovations does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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