Embedded Software Engineer

Space Information Laboratories seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to oversee the full embedded software development lifecycle onsite in Santa Maria, CA.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design decisions and implement solutions that align with the overall architecture.
• Collaborate with teammates through pair programming, open communication, and mentorship as needed.
• Engage across all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Develop real-time VxWorks embedded avionics software and flight termination system code.
• Produce and maintain embedded software assurance documentation.
• Author engineering documentation to satisfy customer software requirements.
• Design the real-time embedded avionics software architecture.
• Validate avionics software using end-to-end hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Conduct proactive code reviews, provide feedback, and seek clarification when needed.
• Support software development across quality, performance testing, and production support activities.
• Prepare performance and progress reports for presentation to executive management.
• Keep SIL repositories up to date daily with source documentation and SIL proprietary code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven ability across all phases of engineering development: requirements, design, test, and production.
• Experience with FPGA and microcontrollers (Atom, PIC, Atmel, etc.) and embedded software.
• Familiarity with real-time embedded operating systems and communication ports (RS-232/422/485, USB, CAN, Ethernet) connected to navigation systems (GPS Rx, INS, IMU) and environmental sensors.
• Real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, etc.) handling multiple digital I/O.
• VxWorks embedded software programming in C/C++ for safety-critical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.
• Strong organizational, communications, leadership, and interpersonal skills with a results-driven approach.
• Motivated self-starter with a friendly, courteous, and compassionate demeanor.
• Ability to write technical documents and procedures.
• Embedded software experience: 3 years required.

Technologies

• VxWorks, Linux
• C/C++
• Atom, PIC, Atmel
• RS-232/422/485, USB, CAN, Ethernet
• AUTOSAR
• MISRA C++
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Other Requirements

• All applicants must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.