Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Stealth Mode; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup in Gardena, CA, seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for critical aerospace systems. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of embedded systems design experience, a strong proficiency in C/C++, and the ability to optimize software for real-time performance. Familiarity with communication protocols and low-level hardware driver implementation is expected. This role requires U.S. citizenship or equivalent residency due to government regulations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems design.
• High proficiency in embedded C/C++ or equivalent systems language.
• Familiarity with low-level hardware driver implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded software for fault detection.
• Optimize software for real‑time performance.
• Contribute to software system architecture for a greenfield project.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Communication protocols (I2C, CAN, SPI, UART)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Tools

Embedded Linux

Python

Rust

Job description

About The Company

We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley rms. We're assembling a high urgency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most. With a world‑class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer. You will design and implement software for embedded aerospace systems. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of critical aerospace systems software for rapid deployment and testing on a novel platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded software for fault detection, guidance, navigation, and flight control systems
• Optimize software for real‑time performance
• Integrate and test algorithms and software at module, software‑in‑the‑loop, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, and system level testing
• Create software designs to satisfy requirement
• Manage configurations on embedded devices, specifying how hardware will interface with software
• Drive complete software integrations from inception to completion
• Contribute to software system architecture and design for a greenfield project
• Contribute to computer vision software

Qualifications

• High proficiency in embedded C/C++ or equivalent systems language
• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems design
• Familiarity with communication protocols like I2C, CAN, SPI, UART
• Experience with low‑level hardware driver implementation
• Understanding of GNC, control and estimation theory, and autonomous sensors and integration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of missile GNC, aerodynamics, flight dynamics and controls
• Understanding of computer vision, perception, filtering, and estimation techniques
• High proficiency in Python and/or Rust
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Experience with complex computer vision tasks

Additional Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a:

• (i) U.S. citizen or national
• (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
• (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.