Embedded Avionics Software Engineer: Impactful Defense Tech

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Vacation time

Medical benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories, located in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an entry-level Avionics Software Engineer to join the Flight Systems and Avionics team. You will help design, develop, and automate test systems for advanced electronic components used in national security programs.

You'll work under experienced engineers on embedded software in C/C++ for ARM Cortex‑M and related hardware, with opportunities to grow across firmware, software, and hardware disciplines in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and engineering or scientific experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance.
• Experience in embedded software/real-time systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop software interfaces and features to automate component and system testing.
• Analyze and extract functional and software requirements from datasheets and components.
• Design and implement hardware systems to support fast modular testing.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and hardware teams to improve test systems.
• Maintain embedded software on ARM Cortex‑M and other microcontrollers using C/C++.
• Prepare technical documentation including software specifications and test reports.
• Work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Skills

Python or C/C++

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Linux

Xilinx PetaLinux

VxWorks

FreeRTOS

NI-DAQmx / PyVISA

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories, located in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an entry-level Avionics Software Engineer to join the Flight Systems and Avionics team. You will help design, develop, and automate test systems for advanced electronic components used in national security programs.

You'll work under experienced engineers on embedded software in C/C++ for ARM Cortex‑M and related hardware, with opportunities to grow across firmware, software, and hardware disciplines in a collaborative