Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Space & Security

Innoflight, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision

PTO 120 hours + 10 holidays

Job summary

Innoflight, a San Diego-based aerospace and defense innovator, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III to join our mission-driven team. You will develop embedded C/C++ software for Linux/RTOS on multi-core processors, configure bootloaders, and build secure communications for flight applications.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 5+ years of embedded experience, and an active U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5 or more years of professional experience developing embedded software in C/C++ for Linux and/or RTOS-based systems.
• Deep knowledge of embedded platforms, multi-core processors, and interfacing standards (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, etc.).
• Experience configuring bootloaders (U-Boot, GRUB) and customizing Linux kernels for application-specific needs.
• Proficient with networking protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec) and cryptographic systems (AES, RSA, ECDSA, ECDH).
• Familiarity with version control and task tracking systems (e.g., Git, Jira) and modern software development workflows.
• Strong technical communication skills and ability to present designs and progress to both engineers and stakeholders.
• Experience with OpenCL, CUDA, or other parallel-processing frameworks is a plus.
• Prior work with aerospace or defense systems and knowledge of COMSEC requirements highly desirable.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Embedded Software Systems: Design and implement embedded C/C++ software for multi-core processors and FPGA-integrated systems (Xilinx, Microchip, Vorago), targeting ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures.
• Build and Customize Linux Platforms: Configure Linux systems including kernel and bootloader (U-Boot, GRUB) modifications to support flight applications and mission requirements.
• Implement Secure Communications: Develop networking and cryptographic functionality (e.g., IP, TLS, IPsec, AES, RSA, ECDSA) and interface with buses and protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, SpaceWire, and Ethernet.
• Drive End-to-End Development: Translate customer and system-level requirements into robust software solutions, participating in design, documentation, integration, validation, and testing.
• Collaborate and Present: Work closely with cross-functional teams, support system integration, debug software/hardware issues, and present technical updates to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage Development Lifecycle: Track features, bugs, and build processes using industry-standard tools for version control and release management.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux/RTOS

Multi-core processors

Networking protocols

Bootloaders

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

Innoflight, a San Diego-based aerospace and defense innovator, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III to join our mission-driven team. You will develop embedded C/C++ software for Linux/RTOS on multi-core processors, configure bootloaders, and build secure communications for flight applications.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 5+ years of embedded experience, and an active U.S. security clearance.