Embedded Software Engineer

Singularity Defense Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A stealth-mode aerospace and defense startup is seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement software for embedded aerospace systems. Responsibilities include developing software for critical aerospace systems, optimizing for real-time performance, and driving software integrations from inception to completion. The ideal candidate has proficiency in embedded C/C++, experience with communication protocols, and strong interpersonal skills. Additional requirements include U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in embedded systems design.
• Understanding of GNC, control and estimation theory.
• Strong communication skills in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded software for fault detection and flight control.
• Optimize software for real-time performance.
• Drive complete software integrations from inception to completion.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Communication protocols (I2C, CAN, SPI, UART)

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Embedded Linux

Job description

We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley rms. We're assembling a high urgency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.

Job Overview

WeareseekingaskilledEmbeddedSoftwareEngineer.Youwilldesignandimplementsoftwarefor embeddedaerospacesystems.Thisrolewillberesponsibleforthedesign,development,andtestingof criticalaerospacesystemssoftwareforrapiddeploymentandtestingonanovelplatform.

Key Responsibilities

• Developandimplementembeddedsoftwareforfaultdetection,guidance,navigation,andflightcontrolsystems
• Optimizesoftwareforreal-timeperformance
• Integrateandtestalgorithmsandsoftwareatmodule,softwareintheloop,hardwareintheloop,andsystemleveltesting
• Create software designs to satisfy requirement
• Manageconfigurationsonembeddeddevices,specifyinghowhardwarewillinterfacewithsoftware
• Drivecompletesoftwareintegrationsfrominceptiontocompletion
• Contributetosoftwaresystemarchitectureanddesignforagreenfieldproject
• Contributetocomputervisionsoftware

Qualifications

• HighproficiencyinembeddedC/C++orequivalentsystemslanguage
• 4+yearsofexperienceinembeddedsystemsdesign
• FamiliaritywithcommunicationprotocolslikeI2C,CAN,SPI,UART
• Experiencewithlow-levelhardwaredriverimplementation
• UnderstandingofGNC,controlandestimationtheory,andautonomoussensorsandintegration
• Stronginterpersonalandcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytoworkinacross-functionalteamenvironment.

Preferred Skills

• UnderstandingofmissileGNC,aerodynamics,flightdynamicsandcontrols
• Understandingofcomputervision,perception,filtering,andestimationtechniques
• HighproficiencyinPythonand/orRust
• ExperiencewithembeddedLinux
• Experiencewithcomplexcomputervisiontasks

Additional Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.