Embedded Software Engineer

Base Pay Range

$55.00/hr - $115.00/hr

Milpitas, CA

Embedded Software Engineer

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• Develop and maintain embedded software for spacecraft avionics, RF communications, and command & telemetry subsystems.
• Develop command and telemetry processing software including packet routing, protocol handling, and validation.
• Perform end-to-end testing of spacecraft command and telemetry pathways from ground to flight hardware.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level simulations to validate encrypted communications performance.
• Collaborate across RF, software, and systems teams to define interfaces, data formats, and timing requirements.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded software for aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of RF and command & telemetry subsystems.
• Familiarity with serial and packet-based interfaces such as RS-422, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Space Wire, or Ethernet.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining embedded software for spacecraft avionics, RF communications, and command & telemetry subsystems.
• Experience in developing command and telemetry processing software including packet routing, protocol handling, and validation.
• Experience in performing end-to-end testing of spacecraft command and telemetry pathways from ground to flight hardware.
• Experience in developing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level simulations to validate encrypted communications performance.
• Ability to collaborate across RF, software, and systems teams to define interfaces, data formats, and timing requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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