Junior Avionics & Embedded Firmware Engineer

Redwire Corporation; California; On-site; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and FSA options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

ESPP

Job summary

Redwire Corporation in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Associate Avionics/Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software and integrate avionics hardware for UAS platforms. You will learn fundamentals of embedded programming, sensor integration, electronics troubleshooting, and flight-critical firmware under guidance from senior engineers.

The role is hands-on and collaborative, involving board bring-up, hardware-in-the-loop testing, documentation, and cross-disciplinary teamwork across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science (with embedded focus) or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in firmware or embedded systems development (internship or academic project experience acceptable).
• Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or avionics concepts.
• Basic proficiency in C/C++ for microcontroller or embedded development.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers (ARM, STM32, Atmel, ESP32, or similar).
• Understanding of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN.
• Ability to read schematic diagrams and follow circuit flow.
• Exposure to oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and general electronics test equipment.
• Experience with version control tools (Git/GitLab/GitHub).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• High attention to detail and a willingness to learn through mentorship.
• Effective communication skills in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to support multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with strong ownership of assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify embedded firmware for sensors, avionics boards, and microcontroller-based systems under close supervision.
• Assist in hardware bring-up activities, including programming, debugging, and verifying new PCB designs.
• Support integration and testing of avionics components such as power modules, GPS, radios, flight-control interfaces, and onboard computers.
• Help maintain firmware documentation, configuration management, and version control (Git).
• Participate in bench-level testing, HIL testing, and basic flight-support activities.
• Conduct structured troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and test fixtures.
• Assist in writing test procedures, validating system functionality, and recording results for engineering reviews.
• Collaborate with electrical, GNC, and software teams to ensure seamless integration between firmware and system architecture.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ proficiency

Microcontrollers

Debugging hardware

Version control

Troubleshooting

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Embedded software development

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS (embedded focus)

Tools

Git

GitLab

GitHub

Test equipment

Job description

Redwire Corporation in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Associate Avionics/Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software and integrate avionics hardware for UAS platforms. You will learn fundamentals of embedded programming, sensor integration, electronics troubleshooting, and flight-critical firmware under guidance from senior engineers.

The role is hands-on and collaborative, involving board bring-up, hardware-in-the-loop testing, documentation, and cross-disciplinary teamwork across