Embedded Software Engineer (mid level)
The Aerospace Corporation7 days ago
El Segundo, CA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$110k - $194k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for novel processors and onboard processing systems.
- Prototype and test software across Linux-based SoCs, embedded GPUs, FPGAs, application-specific accelerators, microcontrollers, and emerging processors.
- Design and optimize low-SWaP algorithms for image processing, signal processing, and edge AI/ML applications.
- Collaborate with the small satellite team on on-orbit application demonstrations.
- Assess radiation susceptibility in embedded processors and develop mitigations.
- Propose and execute research projects using emerging technologies.
- Provide project updates, technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- At least five years of hands-on experience in embedded software development or embedded-systems design.
- Depth in at least two areas including embedded systems, resource-constrained software, edge AI/ML, or FPGA design and development.
- Experience with hardware platforms and tool suites such as AMD/Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, or ST Microelectronics.
- Proficiency with embedded interfaces including I2C, SPI, GPIO, and UART.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, space/aerospace/defense experience, heterogeneous computing expertise, embedded AI/ML frameworks, FPGA high-level synthesis, and CUDA kernel development.
- Engineering Specialist-level requirements include at least eight years of experience, customer-facing technical communication, opportunity identification, proposal leadership, and project execution.
Benefits
- Competitive annual compensation of $110,400 to $193,500.
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% based on years of service, plus matching contributions; immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts and a variable pay program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth, development, and education assistance programs.
- Full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, with 100% onsite work and up to 10% domestic travel.
- Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit operator of a federally funded research and development center, providing independent systems engineering, research, and mission assurance for U.S. government space programs. It supports defense, civil, and some commercial customers across satellites, launch vehicles, ground systems, remote sensing, and cyber. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it advises on acquisition, design, testing, and operations to improve reliability of national security space systems.