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 and optimize mission-critical embedded software for ground, airborne, and space-based systems. You will develop alongside RF, electrical, mechanical, and program teams to ensure robust DO-178 and MIL-STD compliance.

The role requires hands-on work with Linux, Yocto, VxWorks or FreeRTOS, and device-driver development in a high-assurance environment. A security clearance is preferred but not mandatory.

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 for ground, airborne, and space-based systems.
• 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

Linux

Yocto

VxWorks

FreeRTOS

Education

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

Tools

Yocto Project

VxWorks

FreeRTOS

Embedded Linux

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.