Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Secure Systems
About The Position
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Cyber (secure systems) designs, develops, and integrates advanced cyber-secure embedded software for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems. The role works closely with Systems, Hardware, and FPGA engineers to deliver secure, rugged, reliable, and low-SWaP aerospace products. It also provides technical mentorship and subject matter expert guidance to development and test teams. The engineer develops software for multi-core processors integrated with FPGAs and for ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures using C/C++. Work includes embedded Linux and RTOS configuration, secure networking and cryptographic implementation, hardware-interface integration, software-hardware debugging, system validation, and formal configuration and release management. The role translates system and customer requirements into software designs, applies relevant government security standards, and contributes to development-process improvements. The position requires an active U.S. security clearance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The position is onsite, as indicated by the listing’s #LI-Onsite tag.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 9 years of experience developing embedded software.
- Advanced proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Deep experience with embedded Linux systems, kernel configuration, and bootloaders.
- Strong understanding of RTOS and real-time constraints.
- Experience interpreting schematics and hardware documentation for driver development.
- Proficiency in networking and communications protocols, including secure communication standards.
- Familiarity with cryptographic principles and embedded security applications.
- Experience in software integration, debugging, and system-level validation.
- Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
- Proven mentoring and collaboration skills.
- Active U.S. security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with parallel-processing frameworks such as OpenCL or CUDA.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement embedded software for multi-core processors integrated with FPGAs, including Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, and Vorago devices.
- Develop software for ARM Cortex and RISC-V processor architectures using C/C++.
- Customize embedded Linux kernels, system settings, and bootloaders such as U-Boot and GRUB, and implement RTOS solutions.
- Develop RFC-compliant networking and security protocols, including IP, TLS, and IPsec.
- Integrate hardware interfaces and interconnects, including SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, PCI, PCIe, Ethernet, and SpaceWire.
- Apply cryptographic systems and algorithms, including AES, RSA, ECDSA, and ECDH, to secure software solutions.
- Oversee development and testing of reusable, high-quality embedded software modules.
- Establish architecture, design, and coding best practices to maintain system security.
- Translate system and customer requirements into robust software designs.
- Interpret and apply government security standards relevant to product design and development.
- Support software-hardware integration and debugging on hardware platforms.
- Track features, defects, and releases through formal configuration and release processes.
- Contribute to improvements in development practices and team workflows.
- Mentor junior engineers through design reviews, code walkthroughs, and technical guidance.
Benefits
- Profit-sharing bonus and cash performance bonus.
- 401(k) with a 3% company match and automatic enrollment.
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and life insurance.
- 10 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO starting in year one.
- Access to ancillary benefits, including critical illness, accident, disability, legal, and pet insurance.
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Internal Ask Me Anything sessions and weekly Lunch & Learns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
