Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)
Impulse Space5 months ago
Redondo Beach, CA, USAMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop low-level drivers and control software for camera modules using MIPI CSI-2, USB, SPI, and I2C interfaces.
- Interface with commercial and custom image sensors and implement robust, efficient image data pipelines.
- Implement camera configuration, triggering, and synchronization logic.
- Support data capture and streaming during ground tests and in-flight operations.
- Collaborate with image processing and perception teams to define firmware requirements and APIs.
- Contribute to bring-up, debugging, and tuning of camera subsystems in hardware-in-the-loop setups.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience writing C/C++ code for embedded systems, preferably in imaging or robotic applications.
- Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, and source-level debuggers to troubleshoot issues across the stack.
- Understanding of I2C, SPI, and MIPI-based camera interfaces.
- Familiarity with microcontroller and SoC architectures, especially those used in vision applications.
- Hands-on experience integrating image sensors and camera modules into embedded systems.
- Familiarity with image pipeline concepts including exposure control, gain tuning, and calibration.
- Understanding of real-time data handling and buffering for high-rate image streams.
- Exposure to radiation-tolerant imaging design or fault detection in visual systems.
Benefits
- Full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage are available.
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
- The position is subject to U.S. export regulations and requires applicants to be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an applicable export license.
About Impulse Space
Impulse Space designs and builds in-space mobility spacecraft—orbital transfer and hosting vehicles—for satellite operators and space agencies. It sells mission services that deliver customer payloads to target orbits and provide on-orbit hosting, using in-house propulsion and ground operations. Founded in 2021 by Tom Mueller and headquartered in Redondo Beach, California, the privately held company targets LEO, GEO, and cislunar destinations.