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Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and cross-functional technical personnel.What you'll be responsible forDesign, develop, test, and debug device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries for safety-critical avionics mission computersDevelop in C targeting the LynxOS/LynxElement Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/FPGA/hardware interfacesIntegrate custom-designed hardware and FPGAs with software in a lab environmentSupport documentation, error correction, and performance validationParticipate in certification activities including requirements and code reviews to ensure compliance with quality and safety standardsRequired experience & skillsExtensive embedded software development experience (16+ years with BS, or 14+ years with MS)Proficiency in C programming for embedded/real-time environmentsExperience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Familiarity with device driver development and boot loader designExperience supporting safety-critical or certifiable software systemsFPGA integration experienceNice-to-havesExperience with LynxOS or LynxElement RTOS specificallyBackground in avionics or defense systemsFamiliarity with DO-178C or similar safety-critical certification standardsEducationBachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.Pay & benefits summaryHourly rate: $65.00 – $90.00 / hr. based on years of experience and education levelContract position · No required overtime · Owego, NY","company":"Catapult Solutions Group","rawCompany":"catapult solutions group","city":"Owego","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-06T08:52:27.609Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Embedded Software Engineer","description":"Embedded Software EngineerOwego, NY · OnsiteAbout the companyA leading defense and aerospace organization developing advanced mission-critical systems for military and commercial applications. The team works across avionics, weapons systems, ground-based defense, and space systems.Job descriptionDesigns, develops, operates, and maintains embedded software and firmware components for safety-critical avionics systems. Applies engineering standards, processes, and tools across the full software development life cycle. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and cross-functional technical personnel.What you'll be responsible forDesign, develop, test, and debug device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries for safety-critical avionics mission computersDevelop in C targeting the LynxOS/LynxElement Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/FPGA/hardware interfacesIntegrate custom-designed hardware and FPGAs with software in a lab environmentSupport documentation, error correction, and performance validationParticipate in certification activities including requirements and code reviews to ensure compliance with quality and safety standardsRequired experience & skillsExtensive embedded software development experience (16+ years with BS, or 14+ years with MS)Proficiency in C programming for embedded/real-time environmentsExperience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Familiarity with device driver development and boot loader designExperience supporting safety-critical or certifiable software systemsFPGA integration experienceNice-to-havesExperience with LynxOS or LynxElement RTOS specificallyBackground in avionics or defense systemsFamiliarity with DO-178C or similar safety-critical certification standardsEducationBachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.Pay & benefits summaryHourly rate: $65.00 – $90.00 / hr. based on years of experience and education levelContract position · No required overtime · Owego, NY","datePosted":"2026-05-06T08:52:27.609Z","dateModified":"2026-05-06T08:52:27.609Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Catapult Solutions Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Owego","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"120ad45fdba9ed9f73ff52b2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/120ad45fdba9ed9f73ff52b2"}}