Eaton are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join the engineering function. We are searching for a dynamic highly skilled Principal Software Engineer with a wide breadth of skills who is interested in applying those skills and furthering their development skillset on a variety of software projects.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be expected to derive requirements, produce software architecture, develop test specifications, perform coding, debugging and testing on a variety of platforms from microcontrollers, to asymmetric multi-processor systems. You will participate in all phases of full software development lifecycle. This role will suit a self-motivated developer who is keen to take on a new challenge and who has a variety of programming languages and keen to learn new skills.
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with proven track record in embedded real-time safety critical experience. Experience with C/C++ working within aerospace safety standards required.
Software Development:
- Requirements definition, design, development, and verification for a variety of integrity levels, from safety critical to proof of concept.
- Coding to internal coding standards and ensuring high quality robust solutions.
- Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
- Debugging in embedded environments.
- Experience with aerospace systems or similar high-reliability domains.
- Familiarity with other safety-critical standards (e.g., ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248).
- Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
- High proficiency in C and C++ and cross compiling and debugging on embedded targets.
- Experience in working to DO-178C DAL B/A
- Proficiency in real-time software design and RTOS concepts.
- CI/CD workflow. Experience with Git, Containerised development environments, CI/CD
- Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to collaborate in a wider team.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Opportunity to work in a global, highly collaborative environment
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- A culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement
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Skills Required
- Proven experience developing embedded real-time safety-critical software
- Experience with aerospace systems or similar high-reliability domains
- High proficiency in C and C++
- Experience cross-compiling and debugging on embedded targets
- Experience working to DO-178C DAL B or DAL A
- Proficiency in real-time software design and RTOS concepts
- Familiarity with safety-critical standards including ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, and DO-248
- Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Experience with Git, containerized development environments, and CI/CD workflows
- Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques
- Strong organizational and collaboration skills
- Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
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