Senior Software Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Fort Worth, TX (Job ID US3549768_BH9778540)

Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with a leading aerospace and defense technology client in Fort Worth, TX. If you are passionate about shaping the future of automotive technology and ready to reengineer your career, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Overview
Our client is an established designer and manufacturer of advanced electronic interface solutions, serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Their products are trusted globally for high reliability and mission-critical performance.

This Senior Software Engineer will be an integral member of the software team, leading the design, development, and verification of embedded software systems for innovative avionics solutions. This is a full-time, onsite position offering long-term growth opportunities within a highly specialized engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate embedded software for next-generation electronic components using Agile development methodology.
• Contribute expertise in system-level integration and software/hardware interfacing.
• Evaluate and support microcontrollers, SoC processors, board support packages (BSP), and low-level drivers.
• Develop software using real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, and others.
• Serve as a technical liaison across internal departments and with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, supporting a collaborative and growth-focused team culture.
• Assist in cybersecurity-related software initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Support resource planning and budgeting activities related to software development projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and C#; Python experience is a plus.
• Strong experience with board bring-up, SoC processors, and embedded system integration.
• Proficient in developing low-level software including BSPs, device drivers, and serial interfaces such as SPI.
• Familiarity with RTOS platforms such as uC/OS, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or Integrity.
• Experience working with avionics communication protocols like ARINC 429, CAN FD, Ethernet, and Mil-Std 1553 is preferred.
• Knowledge of software standards such as DO-178, DO-254, and ARP4754 is highly desirable.
• Comfortable using engineering tools such as JIRA, Subversion, Confluence, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• US Citizenship is required.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive team culture with a focus on innovation

What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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