Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Flight Autonomy

Insight Global; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer specializing in developing onboard flight software for aircraft. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Linux application development and strong C++ skills. This mid-senior level role offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $215,000 based on experience. The position entails collaboration with multiple engineering teams and a focus on ensuring reliable performance of autonomous systems.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ experience, including STL and large-scale library systems.
• 12+ years of experience in Linux application software development.
• Experience developing on ARM-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded Linux applications for autonomous aircraft.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliable onboard capabilities.
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software validation.

Skills

Linux application software development

C++ experience (C++11/17)

Embedded & Systems Development

Docker, containers, and virtual environments

Familiarity with Yocto

Knowledge of ROS concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

CMake

GTest

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer specializing in developing onboard flight software for aircraft. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Linux application development and strong C++ skills. This mid-senior level role offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $215,000 based on experience. The position entails collaboration with multiple engineering teams and a focus on ensuring reliable performance of autonomous systems.