Embedded Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space. Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

The Embedded and Specialized Computing Department (ESCD) is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Sr MTS/Engineering Specialist - Computer Engineering) to perform research and development activities towards innovative embedded prototypes in areas such as image and signal processing, accelerated computing, and AI/ML implementation at the edge. These prototypes and resulting lessons learned are crucial for advancing the capability of the next generation of satellites, thus ensuring the United States' continued dominance in space.

Members of this team provide design and implementation support to a wide range of customers including the Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), the Space Development Agency (SDA), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and other civil customers (e.g. NASA). This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, which is 100% onsite. What You'll Be Doing
* Develop embedded software solutions for the evaluation of novel processors and state-of-the-art on-board processing systems

* Rapidly develop and test embedded software prototypes on Linux-based SoCs, embedded GPUs, FPGAs, application specific accelerators, microcontrollers, or other emerging processors

* Collaborate with engineers across the corporation to evaluate and optimize algorithms for embedded implementations

* Work in a wide range of application areas such as image processing, signal processing, and AI/ML algorithms for low SWaP, embedded implementations

* Collaborate with Aerospace's small satellite team to demonstrate applications on orbit

* Work in partnership with Aerospace Corporation scientists to evaluate and test the radiation susceptibility of embedded processors and determine appropriate mitigations

* Propose and execute on research projects based on emerging technologies to advance the department's product and knowledge lines

* Proactively interact with internal and external customers by presenting project status, technical findings and technical demonstrations What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Senior Member of Technical Staff - Computer Engineering
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field

* 4 or more years of direct experience in embedded software development or designing embedded systems

* Deep technical expertise with hands on experience in at least two of the following areas: embedded systems, software development, edge AI, or FPGA design

* Experience with leading hardware platforms and tool suites (e.g., AMD/Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, ST Microelectronics)

* Proficiency with common embedded interfaces (such as I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART, etc.)

* Willing to travel domestically up to 10%

* This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Engineering Specialist - Computer Engineering include :
* 8 years of direct experience in embedded software development or designing embedded systems

* Experience translating and presenting in-depth technical material to both internal technical teams and external customers

* Demonstrated experience identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and executing awarded projects to completion How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
* Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

* Ability to collaborate across hardware and software teams, especially in projects that bridge heterogeneous computing (CPU, FPGA, GPU) and embedded system solutions

* Skilled in implementing AI/ML algorithms on embedded platforms utilizing frameworks such as LiteRT (Tensorflow Lite), Tensor

RT, Vitis AI, or others

* Experience leveraging high-level synthesis (HLS) to…