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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Neon Aerospace's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Neon Aerospace's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Neon Aerospace
- high 11 stale, 0 reposted of 11 open
- Hiring momentum
- 15 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Neon Aerospace's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Neon Aerospace.
About this role
As a Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer at Neon Aero, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust control software for safety-critical aerospace systems. Your work will involve developing system control logic, managing communication interfaces, and ensuring the integration and validation of embedded software across various hardware components. You will also contribute to safety assessments and certification processes, ensuring that systems operate safely and predictably under all conditions.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Neon Aerospace as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience developing embedded control software for complex real-time systems
- Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and real-time software architecture
- Experience designing system-level control logic, state machines, and sequencing
- Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as CAN (and derivatives), SPI, Ethernet, or ARINC (825/664)
- Experience with model-based design tools (MATLAB/Simulink) and SIL/HIL testing
- Proven ability to integrate and debug software across hardware, firmware, and system boundaries
Nice to have
- Experience with TI C2000, NXP, or similar real-time control microcontrollers
- Prior work on safety-critical or regulated systems (aerospace, automotive, industrial)
- Exposure to certification-oriented development processes (DO-178C, ARP4754/4761, ISO 26262 concepts)
- Experience defining software architectures and development processes for growing teams
- Background spanning motor control, BMS, or vehicle control systems
What you get
- Compensation range of $150,000 — $175,000 USD
- Potential eligibility for bonus/equity/benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
- Final compensation is based on various factors, which may lead to variability in offers
- Candidates must complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment
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Listed by Neon Aerospace on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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