Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Crypto

GROW WITH US ANDSTAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflightone of San Diegos fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering compact and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small agile and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. Were not just reaching for the starswere engineering them. Lets innovate the infinite together.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer Crypto you will design develop and integrate advanced cryptographic embedded software solutions for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems. These solutions will include real-time system monitoring Linux board support packages and low-level interfaces for sensors communication buses radios and COMSEC equipment. You will work closely with Systems Hardware and FPGA teams to deliver secure rugged and reliable Low-SWaP products. Your deep technical expertise and leadership will also support team-wide mentorship and guide secure software development best practices.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Design Embedded Crypto Solutions: Design and implement embedded software and cryptographic solutions for multi-core processors integrated with FPGAs (e.g. Xilinx Microsemi Microchip Vorago).
• Develop Secure Software Systems: Develop and maintain secure real-time software in C/C and memory-managed languages for ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures running embedded Linux and RTOS environments.
• Integrate Hardware Interfaces & Protocols: Configure and support interconnects such as SPI I2C UART GPIO PCIe Ethernet and SpaceWire while implementing secure networking protocols (e.g. IPsec TLS) and cryptographic algorithms (e.g. AES RSA ECDSA).
• Customize Linux Environments: Configure and customize Linux kernels system settings and bootloaders (U-Boot GRUB) ensuring system performance and security for aerospace-grade deployments.
• Translate Requirements into Architecture: Analyze complex customer and system requirements and translate them into robust scalable and secure embedded software designs and architectures.
• Support Integration & Debugging: Lead efforts in integrating software with hardware platforms and conduct system-level debugging and validation to ensure functionality reliability and security.
• Lead Technical Execution: Mentor and guide junior engineers through code walkthroughs design reviews and technical oversight while contributing to reusable embedded software modules and secure software pipelines.
• Ensure Compliance & Best Practices: Interpret and implement government and industry standards for cryptography and cybersecurity and participate in continuous improvement efforts across workflows and development practices.

YOURE AWESOME AT:

• Embedded Software & Secure Systems Development: Proficient in C/C and memory-managed languages (e.g. Rust Go) for developing robust low-level embedded software with a focus on secure cryptographic systems.
• Linux & RTOS Expertise: Experienced in embedded Linux environments including kernel configuration and bootloader customization as well as real-time OS development under stringent performance and reliability requirements.
• System Integration & Communication Protocols: Skilled in implementing and debugging secure networking protocols (e.g. IPsec TLS) and integrating with hardware using SPI I2C UART PCIe SpaceWire and other interconnect standards.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to mentor junior engineers lead design/code reviews and collaborate cross-functionally with hardware FPGA and systems teams to deliver high-assurance production-ready solutions.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• Bachelors Degree in a related field (Electrical or Computer Engineering Computer Science).
• 9 or more years of experience developing secure cryptographic systems and software.
• Proficiency in C/C for embedded systems and low-level driver development.
• Advanced proficiency in memory-managed embedded languages (e.g. Rust Go) for secure systems.
• Deep experience with embedded Linux systems kernel configuration and bootloaders.
• Strong understanding of RTOS-based development and real-time constraints.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting schematics and hardware documentation for driver development.
• Proficient in networking and communications protocols including secure communication standards.
• Familiarity with cryptographic principles and their application in embedded systems.
• Experience with software integration debugging and system-level validation.
• Familiarity with parallel-processing frameworks such as OpenCL or CUDA is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving documentation and technical communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base salary for this position ranges from$170000 to $215000 per year depending on the candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical dental vision HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness accident disability legal and pet insurance.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Flexible Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday offwhether you use it to recharge work on a passion project or spend time with family the choice is yours.
• Continuous Learning & Development:Were serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal Ask Me Anything sessions and weekly Lunch & Learns we make learning a core part of the job.
• Mission-Driven Culture:We arent just building techwere enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion positivity recognition and transparency. Here your voice is heard your work is respected and your individuality is celebrated.

BE YOU WITH US:
At Innoflight we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms and you dont need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you we encourage you to applyeven if you dont check every box.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search education certification and employment verification prior to must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

REFERRALS:
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