Embedded Software Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to write code for avionics hardware, enabling flight and ground test capabilities. You’ll collaborate with avionics, GNC, propulsion engineers and others to develop performant, maintainable systems, and contribute to architecture, prototyping, and safe hardware control.

The role focuses on low-level driver development, real-time software, and robust testing for manufacturing and flight, with opportunities to impact multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience
• 1+ years' writing C/C++ code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind (robot, car, drone, or spacecraft)

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve low-level processor functions such as controls of peripherals, and setup of communication interfaces.
• Implement and improve functions such as closed loop control of physical processes, and detection/response algorithms for failures such as broken sensors or radiation upsets.
• Provide technical input on new system developments from an embedded software perspective.
• Write scrappy code to support development testing of avionics and propulsion devices.
• Write rigorous, reviewed, and tested code to support manufacturing and flight.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Embedded systems

Low-level programming

I2C/CAN/SPI/UART

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS

2+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Hardware debuggers

Source-level debuggers

MIPI CSI-2

Job description

Department: Software

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $130,000 - $280,000 / year

Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer your core responsibility will be to write code that runs on custom avionics hardware for executing flight and ground test functions. You will work with avionics hardware engineers, GNC engineers, propulsion engineers, and others to develop performant and maintainable solutions. You will have the opportunity to contribute to many aspects of spacecraft development, including architecting new systems, doing quick prototypes, doing rigorous flight projects, and controlling flight hardware during ground tests.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve low-level processor functions such as controls of peripherals, and setup of communication interfaces.
• Implement and improve functions such as closed loop control of physical processes, and detection/response algorithms for failures such as broken sensors or radiation upsets.
• Provide technical input on new system developments from an embedded software perspective.
• Write scrappy code to support development testing of avionics and propulsion devices.
• Write rigorous, reviewed, and tested code to support manufacturing and flight.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years' writing C/C++ code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind (robot, car, drone, or spacecraft)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, and source-level debuggers to troubleshoot problems at all layers of the stack.
• 2+ years of demonstrated knowledge of and experience with communication protocols including I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.
• 2+ years of demonstrated knowledge of microprocessors and microcontrollers, with an understanding of components such as caches, buses, memory controllers, and DMA.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience developing low-level drivers for camera modules (e.g., MIPI CSI-2, USB, SPI, I2C).
• Understanding of sensor communication protocols and interfacing with custom or commercial image sensors.
• Experience interfacing with motor drivers, power electronics, and sensor feedback systems, including encoders and current sensors.

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.