Embedded Software Engineer

Stealth Mode; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A stealth mode Aerospace & Defense startup in El Segundo is seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer. The role involves designing and implementing software for embedded aerospace systems, requiring expertise in C/C++, hardware interfaces, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems design.
• Proficiency in developing low-level hardware drivers.
• Strong understanding of GNC, control and estimation theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for fault detection and flight control systems.
• Integrate and test software algorithms for aerospace systems.
• Contribute to software design for a greenfield project.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Communication protocols

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Embedded Linux

Python

Rust

Job description

We are a stealth mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on overwhelming demand.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer. You will design and implement software for embedded aerospace systems. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of critical aerospace systems software for rapid deployment and testing on a novel platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement embedded software for fault detection, guidance, navigation, and flight control systems.
• Optimize software for real-time performance.
• Integrate and test algorithms and software at module, software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and system level testing.
• Create software designs to satisfy requirements.
• Manage configurations on embedded devices, specifying how hardware will interface with software.
• Drive complete software integrations from inception to completion.
• Contribute to software system architecture and design for a greenfield project.
• Contribute to computer vision software.

Qualifications:

• High proficiency in embedded C/C++ or equivalent system languages.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems design.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like I2C, CAN, SPI, UART.
• Experience with low-level hardware driver implementation.
• Understanding of GNC, control and estimation theory, and autonomous sensors and integration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of missile GNC, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and controls.
• Understanding of computer vision, perception, filtering, and estimation techniques.
• High proficiency in Python and/or Rust.
• Experience with embedded Linux.
• Experience with complex computer vision tasks.

Additional Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (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.