Embedded Software Engineer (mid level)
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation’s Cyberspace & Mission Technology Department is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to conduct research and development for innovative embedded prototypes in areas such as image and signal processing, accelerated computing, and AI/ML at the edge. The work supports next-generation satellite capabilities and translates research into mission-critical space systems for customers including Space Force’s Space Systems Command, the Space Development Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, and NASA. The role develops and evaluates embedded software and processing systems across diverse hardware platforms, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize low-SWaP algorithms, supports on-orbit demonstrations with the small satellite team, and works with scientists on processor radiation susceptibility and mitigations. The position also includes proposing and executing research projects and communicating project updates, findings, and demonstrations to internal and external customers. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, California, and is 100% onsite. Domestic travel of up to 10% is required. The posting describes minimum qualifications for both the Senior Member of Technical Staff and Engineering Specialist levels. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the security clearance needed for the role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in embedded software development or embedded systems design.
- Demonstrated depth in at least two of these areas: embedded systems design and development, software development for resource-constrained environments, edge AI/ML implementation, or FPGA design and development.
- Experience with leading hardware platforms and tool suites, such as AMD/Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, or ST Microelectronics.
- Proficiency with common embedded interfaces such as I2C, SPI, GPIO, and UART.
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- For the Engineering Specialist level: at least 8 years of hands-on experience in embedded software development or embedded systems design.
- For the Engineering Specialist level: ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including internal technical teams and external customers.
- For the Engineering Specialist level: experience identifying opportunities, developing and leading proposals, and delivering awarded projects to completion.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience developing embedded software for space, aerospace, or defense applications.
- Ability to collaborate across hardware and software teams, especially on heterogeneous CPU, FPGA, and GPU architectures.
- Experience implementing AI/ML algorithms on embedded platforms using LiteRT (TensorFlow Lite), TensorRT, Vitis AI, or similar frameworks.
- Experience using high-level synthesis (HLS) to accelerate and deploy algorithms on FPGAs.
- Experience developing and optimizing CUDA kernels for embedded GPU applications.
- Active Top-Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software solutions to evaluate novel processors and state-of-the-art onboard processing systems.
- Rapidly prototype and test embedded software on Linux-based SoCs, embedded GPUs, FPGAs, application-specific accelerators, microcontrollers, and other emerging processors.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to design and optimize low-SWaP embedded algorithms for image processing, signal processing, and AI/ML applications.
- Partner with Aerospace’s small satellite team to demonstrate applications on orbit.
- Work with Aerospace scientists to assess embedded processors’ radiation susceptibility and develop appropriate mitigations.
- Propose and execute research projects using emerging technologies to advance departmental capabilities and technical expertise.
- Engage with internal and external customers through project status updates, presentations of technical findings, and technical demonstrations.
- For the Engineering Specialist level, identify new opportunities, develop and lead proposals, and execute awarded projects to completion.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to internal technical teams and external customers, particularly for the Engineering Specialist level.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
