Embedded Systems Engineer

Toyon Research Corporation•Goleta, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Toyon is looking for a talented and passionate Embedded Systems Engineer to join our growing Aerospace Systems team. In this role, you will play a key part in the design, development, and testing of embedded systems for our next-generation aerospace systems. You will be a key contributor to the development lifecycle, from concept to implementation, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Proven ability to write clean, well-documented, and sustainable code
Strong experience in C and C++ programming
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python) for automation tasks
Excellent understanding of digital logic design principles
Experience with hardware design and interfacing
Understanding of digital communications via UART, SPI, CAN, etc.
Knowledge of software version control principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance with SAP and SCI program eligibility

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in embedded systems development in industry
Experience with debugging complex embedded systems using hardware debugging tools
Experience writing HDL for FPGAs
Knowledge of aerospace engineering subdisciplines: GN&C, propulsion, aerodynamics, astrodynamics, structures
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Previous usage of git in collaborative environments
Analog and digital circuit and PCB design for aerospace applications
Passionate about solving real world problems quickly
Has designed, built, and delivered useful software to users multiple times
Willing to take risks and own the accountability for managing those risks
Existing TS Clearance

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded firmware for flight control systems, navigation systems, and other avionics subsystems
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C and C++
Design and implement hardware interfaces for sensors, actuators, and other peripherals
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing of embedded software
Participate in technical reviews and collaborate with other engineers to ensure overall system integration
Prepare technical documentation, including requirements specifications, design documents, and test plans