Junior Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena (CA)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 117,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Paid time off

Learning opportunities

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Childcare assistance

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks an embedded Flight Software Engineer I to design and implement real-time software for science instruments and spacecraft systems. The role covers drivers, instrument management, fault protection, and data handling within a multi-disciplinary team.

Candidates should have a strong C/C++ background, RTOS experience, and familiarity with embedded systems, hardware interfaces, and software testing across simulators and testbeds.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related technical discipline.
Strong C/C++ programming skills and embedded software background.
Experience with real-time embedded systems and flight software concepts.

Responsibilities

Design and implement real-time flight software for science instruments.
Develop test plans, unit tests, and regression tests; run against simulators/testbeds.
Troubleshoot issues in an integrated system with a multi-disciplinary team.
Work with engineers to meet project requirements and ensure fault protection.

Skills

C/C++

Multi-threading

RTOS

Embedded systems

Device drivers

Python

Java

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Simulators

Job description

Candidates should have a strong C/C++ background, RTOS experience, and familiarity with embedded systems, hardware interfaces, and software testing across simulators and testbeds.

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