Software Engineer - Embedded

Title: Software Engineer 1 - Embedded

Segment: Voyager - Defense & National Security

Location: Folsom, CA

Job Type: Full Time - Hybrid

Relocation Eligible: No

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Valley Tech Systems, a Voyager Technologies company, is an innovative engineering company that is leading the way in controllable solid propulsion and open architecture airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. VTS’ innovative solutions address technology needs across the U.S. Government and commercial space industry. reentry systems, missile defense, commercial and DoD space launch systems, small launch vehicles, and payloads.

At VTS our mission is to supply the most advanced and innovative solutions to complex problems found in Department of Defense weapon systems. We approach these problems using a “mission-focused”, “customer first” engineering approach. Working at VTS means you will be engaging with industry pioneers at a small company who all work collaboratively to make big things happen.

Excitement and eagerness to learn and apply new technologies in the airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission space. Development and application of advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in applying software to solve challenging problems. The entry level position will provide opportunities to work directly with technical peers, chief engineers, systems engineering and program managers within the company.

• Performs software analysis, design, development, and testing of software products
• Collaborates with software and systems engineers on product through all phases of software development
• Evaluates commercial and free or open-source software (FOSS) technologies that can be utilized within our software products
• Conceptualize and prototype alternate architecture approaches
• Contributes to the creation of briefing material used at customer reviews and technical interchange meetings
• Other related job duties, as assigned

• Zero (0) years to two (2) years of experience in Engineering or Computer Science
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university
• Experience with C, C++, or similar systems programming languages targeting Linux platforms
• A high level of comfort using command line interfaces
• Experience writing shell and/or Python scripts to automate tasks
• An understanding of network protocols, IP addressing, subnet masking, etc.
• A basic understanding of object-oriented software design principles, distributed computing concepts, and embedded software concepts
• Ability to multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication

• Current DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance

$73,140-$109,500

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Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.