New 
Embedded Controls Software Engineer - Black Mountain, NC
 Kearfott Corporation | |
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
| |
 United States, North Carolina, Black Mountain | |
| 2858 US Highway 70 West (Show on map) | |
 Sep 26, 2025 | |
|
Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.
Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com Embedded Controls Software Engineer, (Black Mountain, NC) This position is responsible for the following: * Supporting and / or leading the design and development of software, software tools, and tests for electromechanical actuation systems used in aircraft, missiles, land-based products, and space-based products. * Evaluating and / or decomposing customer requirements -- both technical and programmatic -- and evaluating and / or generating lower-level requirements for software / firmware and test stand elements of actuation programs. * Supporting technical program managers with schedule, task, and cost performance tracking. * Supporting the development team to ensure design choices meet customer requirements. * Supporting proposal efforts, prototype development and other New Product Introduction (NPI) activities culminating in the transition of new products into production. Additional responsibilities could include the following: * Supporting software development tools evaluation, testing, and implementation. * Supporting software development processes implementation and maintenance. * Acting as a focal point for technical information exchange with and between team members from other disciplines (electrical, mechanical, sensors / motors). Business Development Support * Travel as required to support market development and customer needs. * Support proposal efforts. * Support and advance relationships with our customers and their engineering teams. Product Life Cycle Engineering * Supports software requirements development and maintenance for aerospace and defense electromechanical actuation systems applications. * Evaluates, maintains, and potentially creates software requirements developed from end-item and / or systems specifications, and creates / evaluates requirements / test / code traceability using IBM Rational DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System). * Supports and may perform coding for embedded applications, PC-based applications, scripts, and development tools. * Supports and may perform integration of mechanical, electrical, software / firmware, and test project artifacts to ensure the system meets customer requirements. * Reviews customer / system specifications, assesses compliance of the software to the requirements - working either independently or directly in conjunction with customer representatives. * Understands FAA, EASA, or military certification requirements, and follows associated design / development processes. * Understands system safety, reliability, and maintainability aspects of the product. * Knowledge of performance modeling using MATLAB / Simulink, PLECS or similar tools. * Supports cost proposal activity for embedded code development (code, tests, documentation, and tools). * Supports development efforts for customer funded projects as well as IR&D projects. * Supports product design analysis. * Supports project management with task tracking and potentially task definition. Critical Competencies * Understanding of embedded programming: * C coding language. * Interrupts. * Operating Systems and task management (timing, prioritization, schemes). * Requirements development, management, and traceability. * Verification testing - implementation and concepts. * Understanding of file version / revision control tools and techniques (Git, Subversion, Synergy, etc.). * Understanding of the dynamic behavior of electromechanical systems. * Familiarity with Python, VB.NET, and VC#.NET programming languages. * Familiarity with regulations, certification standards, design assurance, and systems standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, FAR 25, ARP4754, MIL-STD-882E is a plus. * Ability to participate and contribute in a cross functional team environment. * Ability to effectively communicate, in writing and verbally, across functional areas. * Customer centric attitude. * Drives for results; action oriented. * Continuously improves in all aspects. * Pluses: * Flight controls understanding or experience. * DXL scripting for DOORS. * Hardware / software integration experience. * Microsoft Visual Studio experience. Education & Experience * B S. in Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree OR equivalent experience -- required. * Understanding of embedded programming using C coding language. * Must be a United States citizen. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrates our workplace culture. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans | |