Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer — RTOS/VxWorks

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC is seeking a Sr. Embedded Flight Software Engineer for on-site work in Manhattan Beach, CA. The role focuses on RTOS-based flight software development using VxWorks and SpaceWire, with extensive embedded C/C++ coding and rigorous verification activities.

The candidate will lead architecture and lifecycle management, generate artifacts, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure mission readiness. Top Secret-SCI clearance is required and strong leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience or higher degrees with corresponding experience.
• Active Top Secret-SCI clearance required at time of application.
• Expert embedded C/C++ development with a strong track record in real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, development, integration, test and verification of flight software for embedded RTOS-based systems.
• Produce and maintain architectural artifacts (block diagrams, interface control documents, traceability matrices).
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test teams to ensure system integrity.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

VxWorks

SpaceWire

MIL-STD-1553

Embedded debugging

Education

Bachelor's STEM degree, 12+ years

Master's in STEM, 10+ years

PhD in STEM, 10+ years

Job description

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC is seeking a Sr. Embedded Flight Software Engineer for on-site work in Manhattan Beach, CA. The role focuses on RTOS-based flight software development using VxWorks and SpaceWire, with extensive embedded C/C++ coding and rigorous verification activities.

The candidate will lead architecture and lifecycle management, generate artifacts, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure mission readiness. Top Secret-SCI clearance is required and strong leadership is expected.