Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in California is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to design and implement embedded software for VxWorks-based systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and actively participate in Agile development cycles. Proficiency in C++ and experience with real-time embedded systems are required, along with the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. This position necessitates on-site work with a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ development for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with VxWorks 6.0 or greater.
• Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time embedded software in C++ for VxWorks-based systems.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams to ensure seamless software integration.
• Participate in Agile development cycles, including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds and testing.
• Support software verification and validation in lab environments and on flight hardware.
• Prepare for and support the transition of the program into a classified environment.

Skills

C++ development

Embedded systems

CI/CD pipelines

Agile software development

Git

Job description

• Design and implement real-time embedded software in C++ for VxWorks-based systems.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams to ensure seamless software integration.
• Participate in Agile development cycles, including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds and testing.
• Support software verification and validation in lab environments and on flight hardware.
• Prepare for and support the transition of the program into a classified environment.
• Proficiency in C++ development for embedded systems.
• Hands‑on experience with VxWorks 6.0 or greater.
• Strong understanding of real‑time embedded systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
• Proficient in Git for version control.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to work on‑site (9/80 schedule).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing software for space applications or satellite systems.
• Knowledge of Command & Telemetry systems.
• Familiarity with specific development environments and tools is a plus.

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract