What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer (Entry-Level) position at INDRA AIR TRAFFIC INC?
**We are currently in Overland Park, KS, but are moving into a new facility in Olathe, KS in 2026**
**US Citizenship is required for this position, we are not able to Sponsor**
Software Engineer – Real-Time Embedded Systems (Entry-Level)
The Software Engineer will design, implement, and support real-time embedded software used in Indra’s industry-leading navigational and surveillance products. In this role, you will contribute to every phase of the product lifecycle—requirements definition, planning, design, implementation, integration, testing, certification, and ongoing maintenance. Development is performed in accordance with internal engineering standards as well as DO-178/DO-278 and applicable customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain real-time embedded software for aviation navigation and surveillance systems.
- Participate in full lifecycle development, including requirements analysis, architecture/design, coding, integration, verification, and documentation.
- Create and maintain software development plans, requirements, interface specifications, code, test procedures, and test reports.
- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and work directly with digital and analog circuitry; use test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters to support integration and troubleshooting.
- Develop and execute software and system-level test procedures to ensure reliability and compliance.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing, including troubleshooting, process improvements, and test method optimization.
- Work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams and communicate technical information clearly.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Relevant internships, co-ops, coursework, or personal projects demonstrating embedded software experience.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle with the ability to work through complex problems with minimal supervision.
- Strong proficiency in C or C for embedded/real-time applications.
- Ability to interpret and work with digital/analog circuit designs and use standard electrical test equipment.
- Experience developing software and system test procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred experience (not required):
- Python
- Real-time system design
- Linux
- FPGA exposure
- Aviation-related systems such as Navigational Aids, ADS-B, Transponders, TCAS, SSR, or IFF
Entry-Level
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