Small Satellite Embedded Software Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation6 months ago
El Segundo, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$110k - $194k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop microcontroller-scale computer architectures for small satellite embedded systems.
- Design, test, and debug embedded microcontroller and microprocessor applications.
- Support software releases, deployments, and documentation.
- Coordinate with subsystem leads to define software requirements and interfaces.
- Develop software libraries and applications for satellite testing and operations.
- For specialist-level work, apply RTOS, embedded Linux, resiliency, fault tolerance, networking, workload orchestration, containerization, and distributed-services expertise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- At least three years of related experience for Senior Member of Technical Staff; at least six years of total relevant experience for Engineering Specialist.
- Embedded systems development experience, including real-time design and verification workflows.
- Programming experience with embedded microcontrollers or microprocessors.
- Hardware debugging experience with power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and/or logic analyzers.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s or Ph.D., advanced Linux kernel and embedded Linux experience, FPGA and HDL development, enterprise networking, RF testing, specialized aerospace or sensing expertise, and environmental test facility operations.
Benefits
- Competitive annual compensation of $110,400 to $193,500.
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, vacation, and standard or alternate work schedules with telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested.
- Flexible spending accounts and a variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance and professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- El Segundo location requiring at least four days onsite.
- Inclusive work environment emphasizing 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.