Embedded Software Engineer

Singularity Defense; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singularity Defense in El Segundo, CA is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and implement software for critical aerospace systems. You will work on fault detection, guidance, and flight control software for rapid deployment and testing on a novel platform.

You will optimize real-time performance, test across module and system levels, and contribute to software architecture and computer vision components.

Qualifications

• 3+ years embedded systems design experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded platforms.
• Experience with hardware interfaces (I2C, CAN, SPI, UART).
• Low-level driver implementation experience.
• Understanding of GNC, control/estimation, and autonomous sensors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded software for fault detection and flight control.
• Optimize real-time performance and reliability of aerospace software.
• Integrate and test algorithms across modules and system levels.
• Manage configurations on embedded devices and hardware interfaces.
• Contribute to software architecture and greenfield project design.
• Contribute to computer vision software.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Embedded systems design

I2C/CAN/SPI/UART

Low-level drivers

GNC and control theory

Cross-functional teamwork

Python/Rust

Embedded Linux

Computer vision basics

Education

3+ years embedded experience

Tools

None

Job description

About the Company

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 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.
• 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.