Software Engineer

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company; Santa Clarita (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company in Valencia, CA is seeking an experienced Software Engineer IV to advance embedded firmware for Class III medical devices. This hands-on role focuses on C/C++, Python, and software verification within a regulated environment.

You will collaborate with systems and hardware teams across the product lifecycle, contribute to architecture reviews, and ensure compliance with quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong embedded software development experience with C/C++
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or similar

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++ and Python.
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and firmware verification tests.
• Analyze software and system requirements to ensure complete and verifiable implementation.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and technical problem solving.
• Document development activities, change requests, and technical reports per quality procedures.
• Maintain development activities within software lifecycle management tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements for product development.
• Ensure compliance with quality system requirements for regulated medical device development.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Hybrid, onsite in Valencia, CA minimum 3 days/week

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Preferred Start Date: August 24, 2026

Position Overview

Our medical device client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer IV to support the development of embedded software for Class III medical devices. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on firmware development, software verification, and cross‑functional collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded C/C++ development, experience working within a regulated industry, and the ability to contribute technical leadership while partnering with systems, hardware, and cross‑functional engineering teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++ and Python.
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and firmware verification tests.
• Analyze software and system requirements to ensure complete and verifiable implementation.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and technical problem solving.
• Document software development activities, change requests, and technical reports in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Maintain development activities within the organization's software lifecycle management tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define system requirements and support product development.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable quality system requirements for regulated medical device development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum required with 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong embedded software development experience using C/C++.
• Experience developing software within a regulated industry such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or similar.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and strong communication skills.