Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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 you will design and develop advanced embedded software solutions that power satellite avionics and payload data processing systems. Youll work at the intersection of software hardware and FPGA engineering to create rugged reliable and Low-Size Weight and Power (Low-SWaP) products for demanding aerospace applications. From low-level drivers and real-time operating systems to secure communications and multi-core processing youll solve complex technical challenges while mentoring junior engineers and helping advance software development practices across the team.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Designs Embedded Software: Develops advanced embedded software for multi-core processors integrated with FPGAs supporting satellite avionics payload processing system monitoring and power management applications.
• Develops Low-Level Software: Designs and implements C/C software device drivers and system-level applications for ARM Cortex and RISC-V processor architectures.
• Builds Embedded Linux Systems: Configures and customizes Linux kernels system settings and bootloaders such as U-Boot and GRUB to support specialized aerospace hardware platforms.
• Implements Real-Time Solutions: Develops software for RTOS-based systems while addressing real-time constraints performance requirements and mission-critical system behaviors.
• Integrates Communications Interfaces: Develops and integrates software supporting SPI I2C UART GPIO PCI PCIe Ethernet and SpaceWire interfaces across complex embedded platforms.
• Secures Embedded Systems: Implements networking and security protocols including IP TLS and IPsec while applying cryptographic technologies such as AES RSA ECDSA and ECDH to protect mission-critical communications.
• Leads Software Development: Leads the development integration and testing of reusable high-quality embedded software modules that can support multiple products and programs.
• Translates System Requirements: Converts complex system and customer requirements into robust software architectures and designs that meet technical performance and reliability objectives.
• Integrates Hardware & Software: Works closely with Hardware and FPGA Engineering teams to integrate debug and validate software on target hardware platforms.
• Manages Software Releases: Tracks features defects and releases through formal software configuration management and release processes to maintain product traceability and quality.
• Drives Continuous Improvement: Contributes to development standards engineering best practices and team workflows that improve software quality efficiency and maintainability.
• Mentors Engineering Talent: Provides technical mentorship to junior engineers through design reviews code walkthroughs troubleshooting support and day-to-day technical guidance.

YOURE AWESOME AT:

• Embedded Software Development: Advanced C/C development with extensive experience designing low-level software device drivers and embedded applications for complex aerospace systems.
• Embedded Linux & RTOS: Deep technical expertise with embedded Linux kernel configuration bootloaders and real-time operating systems.
• Systems Integration: Skilled at bridging software and hardware disciplines interpreting schematics debugging embedded platforms and validating system-level performance.
• Secure Communications: Strong understanding of networking communications protocols and cryptographic technologies used to build secure embedded systems.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related field.
• 9 or more years of experience developing embedded software.
• Advanced proficiency in C/C for embedded systems and low-level driver development.
• Deep experience with embedded Linux systems kernel configuration and system bootloaders.
• Strong understanding of RTOS development and real-time system constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret schematics and hardware documentation for embedded software and driver development.
• Proficiency with 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 engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base salary for this position ranges from $158000 to $210000 per year depending on the candidates job-related knowledge skills and 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.

A NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES:
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