Senior Embedded Software Engineer IV

Canyon Aeroconnect
Prescott, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: DOE

Senior Embedded Software Engineer IV

This position is NOT available for Remote Work.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. US Person includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Canyon AeroConnect stands as one of the worlds leading suppliers of avionic-standard aircraft communications, navigation and audio/intercom systems. Canyons products have been widely adopted and proven in-service across a wide range of civilian, paramilitary and military fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications. Over the years, weve become known as the benchmark in aircraft tactical communication and audio equipment for Air Ambulance, Law Enforcement, SAR, EMS, Electronic News Gathering, Military and Marine applications. Products include digital and analog radio/audio management systems, Tac/Com, VHF/UHF radio systems, intercoms, data interface accessories, and aural warning.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced embedded software engineer that thrives in a lean, performance-driven environment, and takes full accountability for technical outcomes. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and apply sound engineering judgment to deliver reliable, compliant, and maintainable software aligned with business and customer objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops, designs, and tests software for equipment, systems, products, and tools.
  • Includes low level hardware/software interface drivers, higher level application software, Engineering tools, and software verification environments.
  • May include working at the hardware software interface boundary, such as programmable logic devices (FPGA's, etc.).
  • Provides input into new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the organization's business strategies.
  • Responsible for planning and executing project subtasks to meet customer specifications (designing, testing, etc.).
  • Leads teams (internal and external) to ensure program compliance.
  • Leads technical development activities and coordinates cross-functionally with other areas of the business.
  • Interfaces and/or leads exchanges with internal and external customers, vendors and suppliers throughout the life of the project.
  • Interfaces with customers for technology development. Creates and influences customer requirements and specifications.
  • Leads a variety of meetings and presentations regarding projects and processes.
  • Identifies problems and updates working methods without the benefit of defined procedures.
  • Conceptualizes, designs, plans, and implements product and process improvements. May design and develop new technologies and applications for products.
  • Identifies and proposes technical improvements using engineering expertise.
  • Leads subcontractors and/or external engineering resources and understands the global impact of their use.

Qualifications

  • A bachelors degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or other relevant engineering field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong Analytic and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong team leadership and communication skills.
  • Software engineering skills in the following areas:
    • Architecture/Design/Development of real time, safety critical, embedded software.
    • Expertise with time/space partitioned real time operating systems (RTOS).
    • Expertise with design assurance level partitioning for safety critical systems.
    • Extensive understanding of architectural styles and design patterns.
    • Extensive understanding of development methodologies.
    • Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
    • Expertise in writing and debugging real time, safety critical, embedded software in C/C++.
  • Extensive recent experience in a software development role (10+ years).
  • Expertise in DO-178B/C software development process.
  • Experience in capturing requirements and designs in requirements management tools such as DOORS or Visure.

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

  • Experience in avionics electronics development.
  • Experience using bench equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
  • Experience transitioning new products into the factory.
  • Experience with Linux in embedded devices.
  • Experience with software defined radios.
  • Experience with model-based design, e.g. SCADE.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Tasks involve light physical effort in sedentary to light work; may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects or materials (5 10 lbs)
  • Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Work Environment:

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the aforementioned job duties, the employee mainly works in an office setting; that is relatively quiet and has temperature control systems.

Canyon AeroConnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor committed to affirmative action. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a federal contractor, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. This position is being listed in accordance with federal contractor obligations under 41 CFR 60-300 and 41 CFR 60-741.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in the interview process, or perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 928-708-1550.

Posted 2026-04-10

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