HEICO Aerospace is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, a NYSE-traded company (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 65 years, HEICO has thrived by serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO Aerospace’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members’ on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines. Our “work hard, play hard” approach creates a dynamic environment that challenges our team members to perform their best. Forbes Magazine has ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies” and 200 “Hot Shot Stocks”.
Inertial Aerospace Services (IAS), a subsidiary of HEICO Aerospace, is currently recruiting for a Software Engineer at our facility in Highland Heights, Ohio.
Preferred QualificationsROLE:
The Software Engineer will participate in the full hardware, firmware and software development life cycle from initial design to release management. As a part of the project engineering team, you will design the software and firmware code for the real time system control using sound engineering principles and best engineering practices. The Software Engineer must have ability to develop optimal software architecture and appropriate algorithms for new and existing hardware designs. Duties also include documentation and maintenance of software along with troubleshooting and upgrades to existing products. Experience with various programming languages may be required along with experience in graphical user interface design.
PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review available product documentation, participation in product design and formulate test equipment requirements necessary to comprehensively verify product operation.
- Develop test equipment concepts that can be effectively implemented.
- Participation in analog and digital systems design from conception through production that implements preset requirements.
- Ability to understand schematics, PCB layout and hardware component selection.
- Ability to integrate commercial test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, Programmable PS, etc.) and third-party hardware with firmware and software developed by software engineering team.
- Troubleshoot problems/issues associated with test sets/products and provides analytical basis for problem resolution or replacement.
- Provide both test equipment and product support for production team.
- Develop and present technical briefings to management.
- Must work well with others and be flexible in handling multiple tasks.
EDUCATION / PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Requires BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
- 5 Years experience minimum
- S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required.
- Experience in software development with embedded C and C++, Assembler, C# and VB in .NET environment, as well as the ability to learn new languages and technologies is highly desired.
- Experience with code architecture and algorithm design is highly desired.
- Experience in graphical user interface design is highly desired.
- Experience with various communication protocols is highly desired.
- The ability to be self-motivated with the skills to work both independently and with team members.
- Digital circuit design, including embedded microprocessors, is highly desired.
- Experience with high-speed serial, Ethernet and ARINC-429 communication is highly desired.
- Must have the ability to document requirements and specifications.
- Exposure to good software engineering practices and product testing.
- Working knowledge of C/C++ for embedded applications, C# and VB.Net.
- Web development experience is not required.
This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, a chance to learn an exciting business, and looking for an opportunity to advance in a successful company. HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, an excellent 401K plan, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
- Experience with embedded C and C++ software development
- Experience with Assembly, C#, and VB.NET in a .NET environment
- Working knowledge of C/C++ for embedded applications and C#/VB.NET
- Experience with software architecture and algorithm design
- Experience with graphical user interface design
- Experience with communication protocols, including high-speed serial, Ethernet, and ARINC-429
- Digital circuit design experience, including embedded microprocessors
- Ability to document requirements and specifications
- Exposure to software engineering practices and product testing
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple tasks
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
HEICO Insights
What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
