Principal Embedded Software Engineer

EVONA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Daily lunch provided onsite

Regular team dinners

Strong long-term growth potential

Job summary

EVONA in El Segundo, California is looking for a Senior/Principal Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level C++ embedded software for next-generation spacecraft systems. You will work across real-time operating systems and directly interface with avionics hardware. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in embedded software with strong C++ skills. This role offers equity, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a mission-impacting environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Principal) embedded software experience.
• Strong C++ skills in embedded or real-time systems.
• Experience working close to hardware, drivers, or communication protocols.
• Background in aerospace, robotics, or automotive is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level C++ embedded software on real hardware.
• Work across RTOS, embedded Linux, or bare-metal environments.
• Interface directly with avionics hardware and sensors.
• Contribute across the full lifecycle from design to testing.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded software development

Real-time systems

Drivers and communication protocols

Job description

Senior / Principal Embedded Software Engineer | Space

We’re working with a well-funded space technology company building next-generation spacecraft and reentry systems, enabling manufacturing in orbit and bringing materials back to Earth.

Responsibilities

• Developing low-level C++ embedded software on real hardware
• Working across RTOS, embedded Linux, or bare-metal environments
• Interfacing directly with avionics hardware, including sensors, RF, and power systems
• Building and integrating software at the driver and communication layer
• Contributing across the full lifecycle from design through to testing and flight operations

Qualifications

• 5+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Principal) embedded software experience
• Strong C++ in embedded or real-time systems
• Experience working close to hardware, drivers, or communication protocols
• Background in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or other safety-critical systems is a plus
• Ownership of projects end to end
• Ability to work onsite in El Segundo

Why this role

• Work on real spacecraft systems with direct mission impact
• Join a high-calibre team from leading aerospace and tech companies
• Equity as part of the compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Daily lunch provided onsite and regular team dinners
• Strong long-term growth potential in a scaling company

Please note: This role requires a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (Compliant with ITAR)

If this sounds interesting, feel free to apply or reach out directly to Ciara Holmes for more details