Embedded Software Engineer

Stealth Startup

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An innovative aerospace and defense startup in El Segundo seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and implement software for aerospace systems. You will be responsible for optimizing software for real-time performance and managing configurations on embedded devices. Ideal candidates will have strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ with 3+ years of experience, alongside familiarity with communication protocols. This full-time role offers competitive compensation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in embedded systems design.
Understanding of GNC, control and estimation theory, and autonomous sensors.
Experience with complex computer vision tasks.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement embedded software for aerospace systems.
Optimize software for real-time performance.
Manage configurations on embedded devices.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Communication protocols (I2C, CAN, SPI, UART)

Low-level hardware driver implementation

Interpersonal and communication skills

Tools

Embedded Linux

Python

Rust

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

About the Company

We are a stealthmode 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 already 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 requirement
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 systems language
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, 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.

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