Senior Embedded SDR Engineer for Space Systems

Argotec INC; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 100% match up to 8%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Argotec INC. in California seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of the UST-Lite SDR. You will design embedded C/C++ software for LEON3, architect autoboot for FPGAs, and integrate SpaceWire interfaces, while collaborating with FPGA engineers and QA teams.

The role requires a strong background in RTOS (RTEMS), Linux build environments, and hardware/software bring-up. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency required.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C/C++ software for LEON3 softcore processors on Xilinx Kintex UltraScale and Microchip ProASIC3 platforms.
• Architect and implement software mechanisms to support autoboot loading of FPGAs and LEON softcore processors.
• Develop application software for SDRs to perform radio hardware configuration and initialization, protocol control and management (e.g. CCSDS Proximity-1), and supervisory functions.
• Collaborate with FPGA engineers to embed softcore IP and integrate interfaces.
• Define and implement commands, telemetry, and configuration mechanisms for multiple SDR operational modes.
• Implement and test SpaceWire cores and protocol handling, with future contributions to Ethernet and CAN interface implementation.
• Set up and maintain Linux build environments for cross-compilation using Gaisler RTEMS and Bare-C Cross Compiler (RCC/BCC) toolchains.
• Take full ownership of integration and debugging of software/firmware interactions, and system bring-up.
• Perform system integration, HW/SW troubleshooting, and end-to-end verification.
• Review system-level requirements and generate, maintain, and verify lower-level software requirements to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Work closely with quality assurance and lead growth initiatives for software quality management.
• Develop and maintain software design documentation, including any simulators/emulators used for development.
• Develop support applications (EGSE) for avionics system (AVS) interface simulation.
• Document build, boot, and operational procedures clearly for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support next-generation processor and FPGA architecture updates.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS RTEMS

Linux cross-compilation

SpaceWire

FPGA integration

GRMON

SoC design

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Electrical/Computer Engineering/CS

Tools

GRMON

Gaisler RCC

BCC

Xilinx Kintex

LEON3

Job description

Argotec INC. in California seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of the UST-Lite SDR. You will design embedded C/C++ software for LEON3, architect autoboot for FPGAs, and integrate SpaceWire interfaces, while collaborating with FPGA engineers and QA teams.

The role requires a strong background in RTOS (RTEMS), Linux build environments, and hardware/software bring-up. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.