Embedded systems engineering and avionics consulting since 1997
Real Time Consulting is a 27-year-old embedded systems and avionics engineering firm with a senior-heavy engineering bench (27 of 33 current engineering hires are senior roles). The stack—DO-178 certification tools, MATLAB, Simulink, SCADE, IBM DOORS Next Generation—reflects deep aerospace-grade software pedigree. Active projects span aircraft displays, surveillance systems, and FAA certification tooling, while pain points cluster around manual processes (aircraft I/O mapping, certification documentation) and recruiting senior talent to maintain delivery. The company is hiring at an accelerating pace across engineering.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Systems Engineer
Real Time Consulting partners engineering teams with clients on embedded systems design, development, and certification. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Phoenix, the company specializes in full lifecycle embedded software and avionics solutions, with particular depth in DO-178 compliance, model-based design, and aerospace certification. The workforce averages 20+ years of experience per employee. Core service lines include staff augmentation, systems design, FPGA development, and consulting. Recent project work centers on next-generation avionics platforms, aircraft monitoring systems, and FAA certification workflows. The organization runs approximately 51–200 people, with engineering as the dominant function.
MATLAB, Simulink, DO-178/DO-178C, SCADE, IBM DOORS Next Generation, ClearCase, VectorCast, C++, Python, SQL Server, and IBM Rational Quality Manager. The stack is oriented toward aerospace and safety-critical embedded systems.
Phoenix, Arizona. The company was founded in 1997 and is privately held.
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