Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer for Real-Time Aerospace

CyberCoders; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with employer match

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Development Opportunities

People-Focused Workplace Culture

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Poway, CA to design, develop, test, and support embedded software for aerospace applications. This role centers on low-level development, real-time OS, device drivers, BSPs, and hardware integration in a high-reliability environment.

You'll work with C and Python on VxWorks, Embedded Linux, and Bare Metal platforms; perform hardware bring-up, create test plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and Python.
• Experience with VxWorks, Embedded Linux, and Bare Metal development.
• Hands-on experience with bootloaders, BSPs, and device drivers.
• Strong low-level hardware debugging and board bring-up experience.
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and debugging tools.
• Knowledge of NAND Flash memory and file systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software using C and Python.
• Develop and maintain bootloaders, BSPs, and device drivers.
• Support VxWorks, Embedded Linux, and RTEMS-based platforms.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification of embedded systems.
• Create test plans, verification procedures, and automated test applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support manufacturing and production activities through software troubleshooting.

Skills

C

Python

Embedded Linux

VxWorks

Bare Metal

Hardware bring-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Poway, CA to design, develop, test, and support embedded software for aerospace applications. This role centers on low-level development, real-time OS, device drivers, BSPs, and hardware integration in a high-reliability environment.

You'll work with C and Python on VxWorks, Embedded Linux, and Bare Metal platforms; perform hardware bring-up, create test plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical