Engineer Embedded Software

Embedded Software Engineer

Location:

Manhattan Beach, CA

Salary: $55.00 USD hourly - $61.00 USD hourly

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on developing and delivering flight software for satellite systems. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment to design, integrate, and test real-time embedded software for space applications.

• Design, develop, document, integrate, test, and debug real-time embedded flight software.
• Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to plan and implement data processing systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure successful software delivery.
• Analyze system capabilities, resolve technical challenges, and prepare operating instructions.
• Ensure compliance with software standards and execute rigorous testing for functionality and reliability.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM field with 5+ years of software development experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ development, including object-oriented and thread-safe programming.
• Experience developing embedded software in real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as RTEMS, VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar.
• Strong background in integrating and troubleshooting embedded software in lab environments.
• Familiarity with satellite systems and bus software.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Prior experience in roles requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience with RTEMS operating system.
• Knowledge of driver-level software for serial or networking applications (UART, TCP, UDP, CAN).
• Experience with Agile development and tools like Git, Jira, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with shell scripting and TCL.
• Experience with Optical, RF, or IR payloads.