Embedded Software Engineer / Architect (Only US Citizen)

FutureJobHub; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureJobHub is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer/Architect to design, develop, and optimize mission-critical embedded software for ground, airborne, and space-based systems.

You will work across Linux, Yocto, VxWorks, and FreeRTOS, write C/C++ for embedded platforms, and lead architecture reviews with cross-functional teams. A strong foundation in RTOS, drivers, and formal verification is required, with preference for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong experience with Yocto Project.
• Experience with VxWorks OR FreeRTOS.
• Hands-on experience in Embedded Software OR Device Driver development.
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience required.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, or Modbus.
• Strong understanding of RTOS, debugging, embedded development tools, and software architecture.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and architect real-time embedded software using Linux, Yocto, VxWorks, and/or FreeRTOS.
• Design device drivers, control algorithms, monitoring, power management, and fault-detection software.
• Develop software in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Support embedded software development through design, integration, testing, qualification, and production.
• Collaborate with RF, electrical, mechanical, systems, and program engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178, MIL-STD, EMI/EMC, reliability, and environmental requirements.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical trade studies, troubleshooting, and software verification/validation.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across embedded software projects.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Yocto Project

VxWorks

FreeRTOS

RTOS concepts

SPI

I2C

UART

Ethernet

CAN

Modbus

Aerospace/Defense experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Linux

GDB

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer/Architect to design, develop, and optimize mission-critical embedded software for ground, airborne, and space-based systems, including SSPA and BUC platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and architect real-time embedded software using Linux, Yocto, VxWorks, and/or FreeRTOS.
• Design device drivers, control algorithms, monitoring, power management, and fault-detection software.
• Develop software in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Support embedded software development through design, integration, testing, qualification, and production.
• Collaborate with RF, electrical, mechanical, systems, and program engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178, MIL-STD, EMI/EMC, reliability, and environmental requirements.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical trade studies, troubleshooting, and software verification/validation.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across embedded software projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong experience with Yocto Project.
• Experience with VxWorks OR FreeRTOS.
• Hands-on experience in Embedded Software OR Device Driver development.
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience required.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, or Modbus.
• Strong understanding of RTOS, debugging, embedded development tools, and software architecture.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain clearance preferred.

Preferred: Experience with RF systems, power electronics, DSP/DPD, FPGA/GPU/NPU technologies, and aerospace software standards.