Neon Aero · 3 hours ago
Sr. Embedded Systems & Controls Software Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expNeon Aero is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, combining start-up agility with aerospace expertise. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Systems & Controls Software Engineer to own system-level control behavior and develop robust embedded real-time software for safety-critical aerospace systems.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Own system-level control behavior: architect supervisory control across actuators, power sequencing, and operational modes; implement state machines, mode management, safe power-up/down, fault response, and degraded operations
Build robust embedded real-time software: develop embedded C/C++ on safety-oriented MCUs (e.g., TI C2000, NXP); create scalable frameworks for control execution, diagnostics, monitoring, and communications; ensure deterministic behavior across BSP/middleware/application layers
Define and maintain system interfaces: implement and document controller/subsystem/external interfaces; write and maintain ICDs for CAN (incl. safety profiles), ARINC 825, and related buses; ensure reliable data exchange, arbitration, and fault handling
Drive model-based validation: use MATLAB/Simulink for system logic and sequencing; support MIL/SIL/HIL workflows; validate behavior with simulation and lab data across nominal, corner-case, and fault scenarios
Lead integration and test: integrate across motor control, BMS, sensors, and vehicle control; support hardware bring-up and lab/HIL debugging; develop test strategies, automation hooks, and analysis workflows for repeatable verification
Support safety-critical process and lifecycle: contribute to requirements, traceability, verification planning, and certification readiness (DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, or equivalent); maintain configuration control and long-term maintainability of software artifacts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 8 years building embedded control software for complex real-time systems
Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time software architecture
Experience designing system-level control logic, state machines, and sequencing
Hands-on experience with comms/protocols such as CAN, SPI, Ethernet, and/or ARINC
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and SIL/HIL validation
Proven ability to integrate and debug across hardware/firmware/software boundaries
Strong analytical and system-level problem-solving skills
Preferred
Direct experience with aerospace safety frameworks (DO-178C, ARP4754/4761) and certification-oriented development
Experience bringing up safety-oriented MCUs and building diagnostic/health-monitoring frameworks
Comfort working end-to-end—from ICDs and requirements through lab validation
Benefits
Full heath benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K)
Company
Neon Aero
Neon Mission Neon exists to bring the values of speed, scale, and innovation to aerospace in a model that runs counter to the industry in its current state.
Founded in 2025Irvine, CA, US
51-200 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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