Software Engineer (onsite)

Palomar Products, Inc.; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Products, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer I to design, develop, test, and integrate embedded software for our secure intercommunication systems used on military platforms. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to support verification, deployment, and updates of embedded products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in CS or EE and 0–2 years of experience. Proficiency with C/C++, RTOS concepts, and version control is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience as Software Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer.
• Comfortable using software development tools such as debuggers, version control, and IDEs.
• Familiarity with real-time or hardware-facing programming concepts.
• Experience with military systems or software certification standards is a plus.
• Relies on established guidelines and direction to perform job functions.
• Works under general supervision and typically collaborates with more senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software of low to medium complexity.
• Integrate software with hardware platforms and support verification and validation activities.
• Ensure software behavior meets defined requirements and functional expectations.
• Work with systems, hardware, and test engineers to meet project objectives.
• Support system integration, testing, deployment, and updates for embedded software products.
• Participate in test planning, test execution, and software certification processes.
• Coordinate and participate in identifying, tracking, and resolving software issues.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or EE

Tools

Version control

IDE

Debugging tools

Job description

Software Engineer I

Department: Engineering
Reports to Title: Software Engineering Manager

Palomar Products

Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will design, develop, test, and integrate embedded software for Palomar’s Intercommunication System. This role supports the development of our multi-level Secure Intercommunication System products—real-time, embedded solutions deployed on a wide range of military air, land, and sea platforms in support of secure mission-critical communications.

Primary Responsibilities

Software Development & Integration

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software of low to medium complexity


• Integrate software with hardware platforms and support verification and validation activities


• Ensure software behavior meets defined requirements and functional expectations

Collaboration & Support

• Work with systems, hardware, and test engineers to meet project objectives


• Support system integration, testing, deployment, and updates for embedded software products


• Participate in test planning, test execution, and software certification processes


• Coordinate and participate in identifying, tracking, and resolving software issues

Tools, Documentation & Standards

• Document technical designs, implementation details, and test procedures


• Use standard development tools for version control, debugging, and simulation


• Follow defined software processes, engineering standards, and company policies


• Adhere to Palomar’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Technical Competency

• Apply working knowledge of C and/or C++


• Understand RTOS concepts and embedded communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)


• Manage tasks to meet deadlines and contribute to team deliverables


• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, within and across engineering teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)


• 0–2 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer


• Relies on established guidelines and direction to perform job functions


• Works under general supervision and typically collaborates with more senior engineers


• Works on problems of limited scope and complexity using known techniques and examples


• Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and willingness to learn embedded systems


• Comfortable using software development tools such as debuggers, version control, and IDEs


• Familiarity with real-time or hardware-facing programming concepts


• Effective communicator with strong organizational and documentation skills


• Experience with military systems or software certification standards is a plus

Work Environment

Work is performed near a production environment. The role may occasionally require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects or materials (typically between 5 and 50 pounds). Essential job functions require the physical ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, kneel, and, when necessary, use appropriate safety or protective equipment. Occasional travel may be required, not to exceed 15%. Travel conditions will be discussed with the employee in advance to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided, if needed.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $115,000

• Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*


• To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ \"U.S. Persons\" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)


• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affintive Action (AAP) Employer

Palomar Products is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status. Request an Accommodation. Read further information regarding Affintive Action narrative availability.

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