Embedded Software Engineer
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Embedded Software Engineer (Flight Software)
Onsite: Secure Facility (Sunnyvale, CA
- Denver, CO
- Huntsville, AL) We’re hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate flight‑qualified embedded software for space‑based sensor payloads. This role is ideal for engineers experienced in C++, RTOS environments, and mission‑critical embedded systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop embedded C++ flight software for space‑based sensor payloads
- Implement RTOS‑based software (VxWorks) meeting strict performance and reliability requirements
- Run digital simulations to validate behavior and functionality
- Ensure software meets flight qualification and regulatory standards
- Debug complex issues in real‑time environments
- Integrate software with sensor and payload hardware
- Analyze timing, memory, processing, and safety constraints
- Apply structured, fact‑based problem‑solving to isolate root causes
- Develop and execute software test and validation procedures
- Document designs, decisions, and test results
Required Experience:
- 5+ years embedded software development
- Strong C++ and embedded C skills
- Hands‑on RTOS experience (VxWorks required)
- Background in flight‑qualified or flight‑critical software
- Experience with digital simulations for validation
- Ability to design and test low‑level software for constrained hardware
- Strong debugging and root‑cause analysis skills
- Bachelor’s in CS, CE, EE, or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with missile or other mission‑critical systems
- Familiarity with classified programs
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Comfortable in fully digital simulation environments
- Work Environment
This role operates within a secure SCIF facility supporting classified programs for a Leading Aerospace Customer. Work centers on digital development, simulation, rigorous engineering practices, and collaboration with systems and hardware teams.