Embedded Software Engineer

Stealth Startup; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace and defense company in Gardena, CA, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement pivotal software for embedded aerospace systems. With a fast-paced environment and a mission-driven team focusing on aerospace solutions, the ideal candidate should have extensive experience in embedded systems and a deep understanding of hardware communication protocols. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that defend what matters most.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in embedded systems design.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like I2C, CAN, SPI, UART.
• Understanding of GNC, control, and estimation theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded software for fault detection and guidance systems.
• Optimize software for real-time performance.
• Integrate and test algorithms at various levels.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Communication protocols (I2C, CAN, SPI, UART)

Low-level hardware driver implementation

GNC, control, and estimation theory

Interpersonal and communication skills

Tools

Python

Rust

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

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
• 4+ 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.