Lead Embedded Software Engineer – FADEC / Engine Controls

Cyient’s aerospace team in East Hartford is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to advance safety-critical engine control software for FADEC and related engine controls. This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership across controls, hardware, systems, and certification teams, guiding cross-functional groups toward robust, certifiable software for aero engines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety-critical engine control solutions for major OEMs.
• Plan, estimate, track, and report software design tasks, schedules, and resources.
• Drive technical decision-making, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Interface with customers to support integration and debugging at test facilities.
• Participate in Agile workflows and present progress to integrated product teams.
• Develop FADEC/PHMU hardware, operating system, communication, and interface architectures.
• Decompose system-level and customer requirements into detailed software requirements and designs.
• Review and approve software requirements and design artifacts within an Agile framework.
• Develop low-level embedded C software for real-time target processors.
• Perform hardware–software integration, debugging, and system-level testing.
• Support configuration management, issue tracking, and continuous process improvement.
• Produce and support certification documentation for safety-critical software (DO-178C).
• Capture and maintain embedded software workflows (ESW) aligned with corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, with 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Experience on aero engine controls or FADEC software teams.
• Hands-on experience with DO-178C or equivalent certification standards.
• Strong expertise in control-system software architecture, requirements, and design.
• Proficiency in C; assembly and scripting languages are a plus.
• Experience using logic analyzers, emulators, and specialized test hardware.

Technologies

• C
• Assembly
• Scripting languages
• Logic analyzers
• Emulators
• Specialized test hardware

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application questions

• Are you a US Citizen or Green Card holder?
• What is your salary expectation for a new role?

Relocation

• East Hartford, CT: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work location

In person

Pay

USD 90,000 - 120,000 per year