Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer (Sign on and/or Relocation Bonus available for Select Candidates!)
Curtisswright· Aerospace & Defense· Sep 15, 2026 · 1mo ago
Shelby, NC
In office
Full-time
Senior
$86K–$124K
10+ years exp
Job description
Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer ( Sign on and/or Relocation Bonus available for Select Candidates!)
As our Embedded Firmware Engineer you will be responsible for the planning, design, verification, and overall coordination for safety-certified aerospace
actuation applications. Performs activities in accordance with DO-178C / ED-12C and other customer- specific requirements. Collaborates closely with other team members to optimize performance and robustness while accomplishing certification objectives for hardware (DO-254 / ED-80), equipment/system (ARP4754), and safety (ARP4761). Leads a remote or local development team. Familiar with the use of microprocessors to implement embedded software solutions (i.e. bare-metal software or firmware) relevant to motion/motor control and power conversion applications in aerospace environments. Interfaces frequently and well with the internal process assurance team and external certification-related personnel. Works with project leadership to develop project plans/scheduled. Advises leadership and younger peers on resource needs. Oversees the development and implementation of, software plans, standards, and infrastructure necessary to accomplish assigned tasks. Comfortable engaging in vendor/supplier and current/future customer discussions related to their tasks and travelling as required.
Location: Gastonia, NC
Salary: $86,100 to $124,300
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge
Meets objectives needed for safety-certified software for aerospace applications per DO-178C and/or other customer-specific objectives.
Applies knowledge of software certification to system-level (ARP4754 / ED-79) and safety aspects (ARP4761 / ED-135).
Develops plans and standards then works with process assurance to ensure compliance
Advise on resources and infrastructure needs to accomplish assigned tasks
Creates and manages software requirements in collaboration with other disciplines
Generates design documentation, block diagrams, state diagrams, timing analysis, etc.
Develop software test environments and software test plans
Uses knowledge of low-level processor peripherals to meet design requirements
Generate high quality specifications, reports, publications, and support proposals.
Implements software on target devices and performs or oversees software verification in a lab environment
Utilizes understanding of software design process including requirements generation, preliminary design, peer reviews, detailed design, test plan generation, integration and test.
Experience with pre-contract customer discussions, briefing technical capabilities, conducting in-person trade study discussions, including schedule and cost impacts and shaping technical requirements.
Review vendor experience and capability to support software development
Provide technical leadership through architecture guidance, design reviews, code reviews, merge reviews, debugging support, quality oversight, development planning, and mentoring of embedded software engineers.
Design the software architecture of ground-up projects to align with modularity, reuse, and functionality.
Act as architectural SME through implementation, validation, and bring-up phases
Support hardware/software integration and lab debugging as needed by interpreting schematics, datasheets, board-level designs, and hardware specifications at a functional level, while partnering with hardware specialists on low-level driver or board-specific details.
What You Bring
Must be a US Citizen
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineer, or Software Engineering
10 years experience
Experience with DO-178C / ED-12C software certification.
Experience in the development of actuator and motor controllers.
Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office
and Visio.
Refined soft skills for coaching/mentoring and working with other team
members.
Excellent analysis and decision-making skills.
Strong customer interface capabilities and negotiation skills required.
Ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external program
management.
Creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to
work in a diverse, fast paced environment. Ability to work in a team
environment.
Advanced proficiency in embedded C/C programming on bare metal applications in a regulated industry required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience leading embedded software architecture, major feature design, platform design, or end-to-end embedded systems initiatives required.
Hands-on troubleshooting skills with debuggers, communication bus sniffers, and standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, eLoads).
Demonstrated expertise in hardware/software integration and low-level debugging required.
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.
To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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