Embedded Software Engineer III
About The Position
The Embedded Software Engineer III plays a key role in developing software solutions for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems. This position involves creating real-time system monitoring and power management software, preparing Linux board support packages for customer flight applications, and working with a variety of embedded systems, sensors, communication buses, radios, and communications security (COMSEC) equipment. Close collaboration with hardware and FPGA engineers is essential to deliver rugged, reliable, and integrated Low-Size, Weight, and Power (Low-SWaP) products to aerospace customers. Active U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5 or more years of professional experience developing embedded software in C/C++ for Linux and/or RTOS-based systems.
- Deep knowledge of embedded platforms, multi-core processors, and interfacing standards (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, etc.).
- Experience configuring bootloaders (U-Boot, GRUB) and customizing Linux kernels for application-specific needs.
- Proficient with networking protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec) and cryptographic systems (AES, RSA, ECDSA, ECDH).
- Familiarity with version control and task tracking systems (e.g., Git, Jira) and modern software development workflows.
- Strong technical communication skills and ability to present designs and progress to both engineers and stakeholders.
- Active U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with OpenCL, CUDA, or other parallel-processing frameworks is a plus.
- Prior work with aerospace or defense systems and knowledge of COMSEC requirements highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develop Embedded Software Systems: Design and implement embedded C/C++ software for multi-core processors and FPGA-integrated systems (Xilinx, Microchip, Vorago), targeting ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures.
- Build and Customize Linux Platforms: Configure Linux systems including kernel and bootloader (U-Boot, GRUB) modifications to support flight applications and mission requirements.
- Implement Secure Communications: Develop networking and cryptographic functionality (e.g., IP, TLS, IPsec, AES, RSA, ECDSA) and interface with buses and protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, SpaceWire, and Ethernet.
- Drive End-to-End Development: Translate customer and system-level requirements into robust software solutions, participating in design, documentation, integration, validation, and testing.
- Collaborate and Present: Work closely with cross-functional teams, support system integration, debug software/hardware issues, and present technical updates to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage Development Lifecycle: Track features, bugs, and build processes using industry-standard tools for version control and release management.
Benefits
- Profit-Sharing Bonus
- Cash Performance Bonus
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
- 10 paid holidays
- 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
- Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions
- Weekly “Lunch & Learns”
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
