Thales · 1 month ago
Principal Embedded Software Engineer- Avionics
Aurora, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expThales Defense & Security, Inc. is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense domains for over 60 years. They are seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Avionics to lead software architecture design and implementation for helmet-mounted display systems.
AerospaceCyber SecurityIndustrial ManufacturingMilitaryRemote SensingSecurityTransportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise in the design of Avionics display systems
Develop efficient and robust software architecture that remains consistent with safety and regulatory requirements in accordance with RTCA DO-178C
Evaluate competing technical solutions
Provide technical expertise in Model-Based Design, ARINC 653 specification, and protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 and ARINC 615
Perform software design in ARINC 653-compliant RTOS and embedded Linux
Proficiency in coding in C and Python, Unit Test and Integration Test
Serves as technical lead in software development projects
Provides technical assistance in developing proposals and bids and supporting customer queries
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor's Degree Required
8 years or more of experience in Software Engineering
Proven experience working on ARINC 653-compliant RTOS, Model-Based Design and protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 and ARINC 615
Proven experience working on embedded systems in a Linux environment
Possesses knowledge of practical and theoretical design of deterministic embedded systems
Willingness to travel to customer sites
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values
Preferred
BSCS, BSCE or BSEE preferred
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
Hybrid Working Environment
Company
Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$533.58MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $533.58M
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Abdelhafid Mordi
Chairman & CEO Thales Emarat Technologies
Emily Tan
CEO, Thales Solutions Asia Pte Ltd and Country Director, Thales in Singapore
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