Embedded Software Engineer (will consider all senior levels)

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is out of this world. At Redwire Space we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanitys presence in space.

Summary

Redwire Space Missions LLC in Jacksonville FL is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (willing to consider all levels) to join our this position you will be responsible for the design development integration and testing of embedded software for spacecraft avionics and mission systems. This role includes ownership of software modules throughout their lifecycle from requirements and architecture through coding verification and delivery. You will work closely with systems electrical and test engineering teams to implement reliable flight and ground software for mission success.

Responsibilities:

Develop integrate and maintain embedded software for mission-critical spacecraft subsystems and testbeds.
Translate system and subsystem requirements into software architectures designs and implementations.
Implement algorithms for command and data handling (C&DH;) guidance navigation & control (GNC) fault detection power control and distribution and communications.
Develop device drivers middleware and real-time applications for spacecraft avionics hardware.
Perform unit integration and system-level software testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.
Support software verification and validation campaigns including formal reviews and demonstrations.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to define interfaces and ensure correct hardware/software integration.
Support anomaly investigation root cause analysis and corrective actions for software-related issues.
Develop documentation including requirements design descriptions interface control documents (ICDs) and test reports.
Ensure compliance with aerospace software quality standards and configuration management processes.

Ideal Experience:

Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field.
5 years of professional experience in embedded software development (aerospace or defense preferred).
Proficiency in C and C for embedded systems; knowledge of Python or MATLAB for analysis and testing.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks RTEMS FreeRTOS or similar.
Familiarity with spacecraft avionics interfaces and protocols (e.g. MIL-STD-1553 CAN SpaceWire RS-422 Ethernet).
Experience developing device drivers and low-level hardware/software integration.
Experience with version control systems (Git SVN) and issue-tracking tools (JIRA Confluence).
Ability to work in cross-functional teams within an agile execution framework and communicate effectively with hardware and systems engineers.
Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Some limited travel.

Desired Skills

Masters degree in computer engineering computer science or related field.
Experience with the Yocto development toolchain.
Experience with SoC/FPGA system design for hardware interfaces such as UART SPI I2C CAN Camera Sensor Interface (CSI) & Ethernet.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with embedded targets.
Experience with safety- or mission-critical software development following DO-178C NASA NPR
or ECSS standards.
Strong problem-solving troubleshooting and fault isolation skills.
Familiarity with model-based development tools (Simulink SCADE or equivalent).
Experience with fault management autonomy and AI/ML techniques in embedded systems.
Background in developing software for spacecraft missions (flight software command & telemetry mission operations).
Familiarity with secure coding practices and cyber-resilient embedded software design.
Experience in spacecraft simulation environments including digital twin or hardware-in-the-loop testbeds.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior engineers and contributing to software architecture decisions.

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)

Redwiredetermines pay for positions using local national and industry-specific survey data for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.

For new hires we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicants level of experience education and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally we consider the external market rate the amount we have budgeted internally and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARClick Here

Required Experience:

Senior IC