Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems) Redondo Beach Department Autonomous Systems [...]

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Camera Systems. In this pivotal role, you'll design and maintain firmware for cutting-edge image capture and processing systems on spacecraft. Collaborating with a team of experts, you will ensure high reliability and performance under challenging conditions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, contributing to innovative projects that push the boundaries of space exploration. If you are passionate about embedded systems and imaging technology, this is the perfect chance to make your mark.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of camera interfaces like I2C and SPI.
• Experience with image sensors integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level drivers for camera modules using MIPI, USB, SPI, and I2C.
• Support data capture and streaming during tests and in-flight operations.
• Collaborate with teams to define firmware requirements and APIs.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

I2C

SPI

MIPI CSI-2

Debugging

Image processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Hardware debuggers

Source-level debuggers

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)

Department: Autonomous Systems

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for Camera Systems at Impulse, your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and maintain firmware for image capture and processing systems on spacecraft. You will collaborate with avionics, flight software, and GNC engineers to interface with imaging hardware, support ground and flight tests, and ensure high reliability under harsh environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level drivers and control software for camera modules using interfaces like MIPI CSI-2, USB, SPI, and I2C
• Interface with commercial and custom image sensors, implementing robust and efficient data pipelines.
• Implement camera configuration, triggering, and synchronization logic
• Support data capture and streaming during ground tests and in-flight operations
• Collaborate with image processing and perception teams to define firmware requirements and APIs
• Contribute to bring-up, debugging, and tuning of camera subsystems in hardware-in-the-loop setups

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
• 5+ years of experience writing C/C++ code for embedded systems, preferably in imaging or robotic applications
• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, and source-level debuggers to troubleshoot problems at all layers of the stack
• Strong understanding of I2C, SPI, and MIPI-based camera interfaces
• Familiarity with microcontroller and SoC architectures, especially those used in vision applications

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience integrating image sensors and camera modules into embedded systems
• Familiarity with image pipeline concepts such as exposure control, gain tuning, and calibration
• Understanding of real-time data handling and buffering for high-rate image streams
• Exposure to radiation-tolerant imaging design or fault detection in visual systems

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.