Gables Engineering Inc., a HEICO company, is a leader in custom avionics controls and advanced cockpit solutions. Our engineers stay at the cutting edge of control panel technology, partnering closely with aircraft operators to deliver tailored solutions for modern fleets.
Unlike much of the industry, we are highly vertically integrated, enabling faster design‑to‑production cycles, superior quality control, and reliable on‑time delivery. At Gables, innovation moves quickly—from concept to cockpit.
POSITION: Software Engineer (DSP & Embedded)
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director, Software Engineering
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Software Engineer will participate in the planning, analysis, design, development, and verification of software projects used in a commercial aircraft environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in the development of avionic equipment through design, debug and documentation of assembly language and high-level software at the project level.
- Support the development of entry‑level software professionals through guidance, mentorship, and technical support as needed.
- Work with project engineers, as well as other software staff, in the determination of software/hardware partitioning of one or more ongoing projects.
- Provide technical guidance and suggestions, where necessary, to other software and hardware staff as development of various projects continues.
- Specify requirements, and implement software according to those requirements, to be utilized in GEI products and in‑house required equipment.
- Participate in the software verification process for software of own design and that of other software engineers.
- Generate documentation for all developed software in accordance with current GEI procedures and standards.
- Assist fellow engineering colleagues with the isolation and rectification of problems reported by customers following product release.
Requirements:
JOB SKILLS REQUIRED:
Controls (Embedded)
- Minimum 3 years of experience with C/C++ languages
- Able to understand schematics, and troubleshoot hardware
- Familiar with DO-178B/DO-178C software development process highly preferred.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Familiarity with basic DSP algorithms (FIR, IIR, Tone Detection)
- Familiarity with DSP techniques applied to audio a plus
- Familiarity with Audio CODECs a plus
- Familiarity with Analog Devices Inc. family of DSP IC's for imbedded applications a plus
- Familiarity with DSP SW development tools (ex: CrossCore Emmbedded Studio) a plus
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in the development and maintenance of high level and structured assembly language software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Light Work- This role may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up 10 pounds of force frequently to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Most essential functions are performed while sitting but walking and standing is occasionally required.
- Manual dexterity is required in the assembly or fabrication of parts which may result in the repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
- Visual acuity is required for visual inspection of boards involving small defects, small parts, using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
Gables Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. D/V
