About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks a Senior Lead Aerospace Software Engineer to drive systems- and software-level engineering for aircraft/networked avionics and embedded Linux platform modernization. In this role you will:

• Lead hands-on software development (~80% hands-on) while shaping architecture and modernization strategy
• Design and implement embedded Linux solutions for avionics, including build reproducibility, patching, and lifecycle management
• Apply aviation certification guidance (RTCA DO-178C) to software development, configuration management, and verification activities
• Define software requirements and decompose system-level requirements for airplane network and communication systems
• Collaborate with systems, test, and safety engineers to validate highly reliable system functionality
• Perform risk analyses, trade studies, and contribute to safety and development-assurance activities
• Provide technical leadership on TLS/cipher-suite integration, secure communications, and platform hardening
• Mentor engineers, define engineering standards, and produce artifacts needed for certification and audits

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Minimum / Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 9+ years of experience as a Software Engineer (or similar) in technology-driven environments
• 5+ years working with software development life cycles, configuration management, and Agile practices
• 5+ years applying or working within RTCA DO-178C guidance (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems)
• Strong Linux-based embedded development experience
• Analytical problem-solving skills and comfort with hands-on implementation while keeping a strong architectural vision

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience defining systems-software requirements, V&V, development assurance, and systems integration for airplane networks
• Demonstrated design of software architecture and migration guardrails for embedded Linux build reproducibility and lifecycle management
• Experience with TLS protocols, cipher suites, and secure communications libraries
• Proven collaboration with systems and test engineers to validate reliable system behavior
• Experience performing risk management and trade studies for avionics systems
• Familiarity with airplane networks and communication systems (avionics networks)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong customer focus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $165,000 - $220,000 (actual pay determined by experience, skills, location, and other lawful factors)
• Eligible for performance-based incentives in addition to base pay
• Competitive benefits package (medical, retirement, paid time off) — details provided by Confidential Client during hiring

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Job Location: Seattle, WA (local presence required)
• Work model: Hybrid — Confidential Client expects colleagues to be in the local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week; specific team “anchor days” will be communicated.
• This posting is for work based in Seattle, Washington, U.S.

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What We Value

• Technical excellence and practical delivery: strong hands-on skills plus architectural leadership
• Safety-first mindset and disciplined engineering for regulated environments
• Collaboration across systems, test, and safety disciplines
• Clear, customer-focused communication and rapid problem-solving under pressure

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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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