Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

This is a direct hire, no 3rd party candidates

Must sit onsite 5x days a week in Poway

At least 5 years of Embedded Development experience

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical expertise within the Engineering department to solve difficult software challenges or problems or to bring in new technical capability


• Design, develop, document and test embedded software for space products


• Develop C or assembly code for Bootloaders, BSP, VxWorks 6.9 or 7.0 and future versions, Embedded Linux, RTEMS device drivers


• Able to debug, test, and verify component and board designs through software


• Develop test programs, test plans, and verification plans


• Represent Engineering in technical customer discussions / meetings


• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with technical assistance with production issues


• Able to Develop and Maintain Python based desktop GUI applications to control and monitor Automated Test Equipment (pyvisa, nidaqmx)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fluent in C and Python, strong VxWorks, Linux, and Bare Metal embedded background, development of bootloaders, BSP, VxWorks 7, Linux, and RTEMS device drivers test code and scripts


• Familiarity with Buildroot and or Yocto Linux build systems


• Good understanding of NAND FLASH memory file systems, drivers, and implementation


• Skilled in low level hardware code development and debugging. Skilled with debuggers/In-circuit emulators.


• Experience and skills in debugging using lab equipment and other tools


• Ability to work in a team setting effectively


• Successfully problem solves and manages conflict


• Has analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.