Senior Small Satellite Embedded Software Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,400 - 193,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Small Satellite Embedded Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The role involves developing microcontroller-scale systems and requires a strong background in embedded software engineering. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with 3 to 6 years of experience based on the position level.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating software requirements and testing for satellite operations. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required.
• Experience with embedded systems development and debugging.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop microcontroller-scale architectures for embedded systems.
• Design, test, and debug embedded applications.
• Coordinate to define software requirements and interfaces.

Skills

Microcontroller design

Embedded software testing

Hardware debugging

Linux development

Networking protocols

FPGA design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microchip PIC

Arm Cortex-M0/M4/M7

Xilinx Vivado

National Instruments LabVIEW/Python

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Small Satellite Embedded Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The role involves developing microcontroller-scale systems and requires a strong background in embedded software engineering. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with 3 to 6 years of experience based on the position level.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating software requirements and testing for satellite operations. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and professional development programs.