Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Space & Defense Systems

Voyager Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop software for space and national security products. You will create requirements, design docs, and test plans while collaborating with hardware engineers on interfaces and drivers.

Embedded Linux, ARM/PowerPC/x86, and MATLAB/Python skills are valued. The role emphasizes solid embedded software foundations, cross‑functional teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a mission‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• BSEE, BSCE or BSCS is required.
• 7+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience with embedded processors such as ARM/PowerPC/x86.
• Exposure to Linux, VxWorks, and cross‑platform tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop software components for space products.
• Create software requirements, design specs, and test plans.
• Develop and maintain applications and board‑support software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on interfaces and drivers.
• Participate in testing and troubleshooting of software.
• Familiarity with SPI, UART, I2C, Ethernet; SpaceWire is a plus.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Linux

MATLAB

Python

SpaceWire

Ethernet

ARM/x86

Education

BSEE, BSCE, or BSCS

Tools

Code Composer Studio

Space Micro tools

Job description

Voyager Technologies seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop software for space and national security products. You will create requirements, design docs, and test plans while collaborating with hardware engineers on interfaces and drivers.

Embedded Linux, ARM/PowerPC/x86, and MATLAB/Python skills are valued. The role emphasizes solid embedded software foundations, cross‑functional teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a mission‑driven environment.