About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer 2 (Avionics) to design, develop, and deliver embedded flight‑deck software in Chandler, AZ. This is a hands‑on engineering role with frequent customer interaction (OEMs), integration work, and cross‑functional coordination to meet engineering, flight‑test, and production schedules.

• Create and implement software designs for new flight‑deck features using C, C++, Python or similar languages
• Use configuration management, automated build systems, debuggers, emulators and simulators to produce shipping software
• Integrate software components and manage deliverables for OEM partners
• Perform technical root‑cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for software issues
• Participate in and provide constructive feedback during peer code reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to estimating and planning for software projects
• Serve as a technical point of contact on derivative or airframe‑specific software efforts
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with systems engineering, testing, human factors, flight operations and program coordination teams
• Contribute to technical research and propose improvements to development processes
• Support customer engagements by understanding requirements, communicating status proactively, and managing expectations with OEM partners

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field — OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience developing moderately complex embedded software in C, C++ and/or Python
• Strong working knowledge of configuration management, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience performing technical root cause analysis
• Good written and verbal communication skills for customer‑facing interactions
• Strong academic record (cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0 as a general guideline)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation industry experience or a pilot license is strongly preferred
• Defense or military aviation background is a plus
• Experience working directly with OEMs and managing customer expectations
• Familiarity with safety‑critical software development practices and flight‑deck system integration

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Location & Work Authorization

• This position is based in Chandler, AZ (onsite at the corporate location). Occasional travel to customers and flight test activities may be required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client will comply with applicable state and federal employment laws, including non‑discrimination and pay transparency rules where required.

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Why Join

• Work on mission‑critical avionics and integrated flight‑deck systems
• Hands‑on engineering with customer exposure and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative, cross‑disciplinary teams focused on quality and timely delivery

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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