As another software developer working in the "embedded systems" industry, I can tell you that using C like that is not unique. The companies I have worked for a

As another software developer working in the "embedded systems" industry, I can tell you that using C like that is not unique. The companies I have worked for and several of my friends have worked for all use C similarly. Sometimes we do use the dangerous features of C. When we do, additional reviews are done to ensure the use is both sufficiently justified and properly done.