Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Terran Orbital Corporation3 months ago
Irvine, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$160k - $190k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of junior software engineers.
- Develop and maintain embedded software for satellite modules.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define software requirements.
- Architect, design, develop, and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant embedded software.
- Serve as the technical lead for multiple satellite programs.
- Create and maintain unit tests using Test Driven Development methodologies.
- Develop and automate system-level tests.
- Build software for specialized payloads, including imagers and communication devices.
- Integrate and test software in various environments.
- Represent Terran Orbital in technical working groups and customer interactions.
- Support occasional travel for design reviews and collaborative technical work.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience developing C/C++ applications for embedded systems.
- Experience with bare-metal and/or RTOS-based designs.
- Experience with electronic test equipment and embedded debug tools.
- Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures and low-level interface design.
- Experience with serial communication protocols.
- Highly motivated and able to perform duties autonomously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident.
Benefits
- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) Match.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO).
- Education Reimbursement.
- Competitive Paid Parental Leave.
About Terran Orbital Corporation
Terran Orbital Corporation designs, manufactures, and operates small satellites and constellations for U.S. and allied aerospace and defense customers, providing end-to-end services spanning design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and in-orbit support. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the public company (NYSE) focuses on satellite buses, payload integration, and mission operations for government and commercial programs.