Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)

Optical Society of Southern California; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for camera systems. You will develop low-level drivers for camera modules (MIPI CSI-2, USB, SPI, I2C) and integrate sensors, focusing on robust data pipelines and real-time performance.

Collaborate with image processing teams, implement configuration, triggering and synchronization, support data capture during ground tests and flight operations, and contribute to bring-up and debugging in hardware-in-the-loop setups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience writing C/C++ code for embedded systems, preferably in imaging or robotic applications.
• Experience using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to troubleshoot problems across the stack.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level drivers and control software for camera modules using MIPI CSI-2, USB, SPI and I2C.
• Interface with image sensors and imaging pipelines, implementing robust data handling.
• Implement camera configuration, triggering and synchronization logic.
• Support data capture and streaming during ground tests and in-flight operations.
• Collaborate with image processing and perception teams to define firmware requirements and APIs.
• Contribute to bring-up, debugging and tuning of camera subsystems in hardware-in-the-loop setups.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Imaging/vision experience

Debugging tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Hardware debuggers

Source-level debuggers

Job description

Stefan Forschner

9/8/2026 2:59 PM

Contact me at [e-mail] with any questions.

We have the following open position at Impulse Space:

Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)

Link to Job Posting

Department

Software

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Redondo Beach

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

$130,000 - $280,000 / year

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level drivers and control software for camera modules using interfaces like MIPI CSI-2, USB, SPI, and I2C.
• Interface with commercial and custom image sensors, implementing robust and efficient data pipelines.
• Implement camera configuration, triggering, and synchronization logic.
• Support data capture and streaming during ground tests and in-flight operations.
• Collaborate with image processing and perception teams to define firmware requirements and APIs.
• Contribute to bring-up, debugging, and tuning of camera subsystems in hardware-in-the-loop setups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience writing C/C++ code for embedded systems, preferably in imaging or robotic applications.
• Demonstrated experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, and source-level debuggers to troubleshoot problems at all layers of the stack.
• Demonstrated understanding of I2C, SPI, and MIPI-based camera interfaces.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Familiarity with microcontroller and SoC architectures, especially those used in vision applications.
• Hands-on experience integrating image sensors and camera modules into embedded systems.
• Familiarity with image pipeline concepts such as exposure control, gain tuning, and calibration.
• Understanding of real-time data handling and buffering for high-rate image streams.
• Exposure to radiation-tolerant imaging design or fault detection in visual systems.

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.