Senior Embedded Engineer – Space Systems (On-Site, SD)

NPAworldwide; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Principal or Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop real-time embedded software for aerospace products in San Diego, CA. This on-site role focuses on high-reliability systems and hands-on development.

You will work with C/C++, Python, BSP, kernels and drivers, contributing to architecture, verification, and cross-disciplinary reviews. Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or bare-metal.
• BS in CS/CE; MS preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test embedded software for aerospace products.
• Develop bootloaders, BSPs, kernels and drivers.
• Write C/C++/Assembly code; create Python GUI tools for test equipment.
• Support verification, debugging and manufacturing.
• Participate in customer discussions and design reviews.
• Contribute to software architecture and risk management.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded Systems

Hardware Debugging

Teamwork

Education

BS in CS/CE

MS preferred

Tools

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

Buildroot/Yocto

NAND Flash FS

Lab tools

Job description

NPAworldwide is seeking a Principal or Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop real-time embedded software for aerospace products in San Diego, CA. This on-site role focuses on high-reliability systems and hands-on development.

You will work with C/C++, Python, BSP, kernels and drivers, contributing to architecture, verification, and cross-disciplinary reviews. Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential.