Embedded Systems Expert (DO-178C)

Location: East Hartford, CT, us

Company Description

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry in the United States. 

Joining CS Group USA is a unique opportunity to work on complex high-tech systems for the most prestigious aerospace manufacturers in the country. Our team operates primarily remotely, with employees based across multiple U.S. states, offering flexibility while staying closely connected. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that fosters skill development and active involvement in the company’s growth.

Job Description

We are seeking an Embedded Systems Expert with deep expertise in DO-178C and avionics software development to lead the architecture and execution of safety-critical airborne systems.

The ideal candidate will be capable of architecting a system from concept through certification, with extensive experience in Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES) and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environments. This individual will provide technical leadership across the entire product lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and certification.

Location: The role can be onsite (CT), hybrid, or fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end avionics software systems from concept through certification.
• Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
• Lead development of safety-critical embedded software in compliance with DO-178C.
• Support certification audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Support definition and allocation of system-level and software requirements.
• Design and implement solutions for RTES and RTOS-based platforms.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and trade studies.
• Drive requirements traceability, verification planning, and validation activities.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong experience in embedded software development.
• Extensive hands-on 12+ years of experience with DO-178C certification programs.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTES)
  • Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
  • Safety-critical software development
  • Systems engineering processes
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
• Able to travel approximately two to six weeks in a year.

Additional Information

Please note that only selected candidates and U.S. Citizens will be contacted. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.

CS Group US values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to apply.

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.