Embedded Software Engineer VI
Voyager Technologies, Inc.16 hours ago
Folsom, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$190k - $279k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and development of real-time embedded software for aerospace and defense applications.
- Define software requirements, interfaces, and system integration strategies with Systems Engineering.
- Develop low-level drivers, board support packages, middleware, real-time control software, and communication stacks.
- Develop software for DC brushless motor systems, actuators, propulsion control hardware, instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
- Integrate embedded software with FPGA interfaces, ADC/DAC hardware, test electronics, and other embedded systems.
- Lead software design reviews and program milestones including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
- Ensure compliance with DO-178C, MIL-STD-498, MDA guidance, and other applicable aerospace software standards.
- Oversee unit, integration, SIL/HIL, hardware qualification, and other software verification and validation activities.
- Support system integration, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, proposals, and technical briefings for internal leadership and DoD customers.
- Mentor embedded software engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- 15+ years of embedded software development experience in aerospace, defense, missile systems, or other high-reliability environments.
- Proven experience developing safety-critical or mission-critical embedded software and supporting full lifecycle DoD and/or MDA programs.
- Strong experience with real-time control systems, GNC, propulsion control, motor control systems, or related embedded control applications.
- Expert proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Experience with ARM-based processors such as STM32 or comparable microcontroller architectures.
- Experience integrating embedded systems with FPGA interfaces, ADC/DAC hardware, instrumentation systems, and HIL testing environments.
- Experience with RS-422, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpaceWire, and Ethernet communication interfaces.
- Strong understanding of low-level hardware interfaces, interrupts, memory management, and real-time systems.
- Experience with Git or ClearCase for software configuration management.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
- Knowledge of FMEA, FTA, hazard analysis, and software safety and reliability techniques.
- Experience supporting embedded control of DC brushless motors, actuators, or propulsion electronics.
- Strong systems-level thinking and excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and comply with ITAR and EAR regulations.
- Applicants must be eligible to obtain required export authorizations under U.S. Government regulations.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company premium contributions and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
- Flexible gym memberships with 12,700+ nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
- Company wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.
- Innovative, mission-driven work with a highly talented team.
- The role requires onsite work in a secure engineering lab environment and may require up to 15% travel.
About Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Voyager Technologies, Inc. builds defense and space systems for government, national security, and commercial space customers, spanning satellite communications, sensing, and mission hardware/software. Headquartered in Denver and founded in 2019, the public company supports civil, commercial, and government missions from ground to space. Its work includes manufacturing and fabrication in Colorado—such as at Voyager Energetics—supporting mission-critical production and facility build-outs.