Embedded Software Engineer

About the Company:

We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley rms. We're assembling a high urgency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer. You will design and implement software for

embedded aerospace systems. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of

critical aerospace systems software for rapid deployment and testing on a novel platform.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement embedded software for fault detection, guidance, navigation, and flight control systems

Optimize software for real-time performance

Integrate and test algorithms and software at module, software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and system level testing

Create software designs to satisfy requirement

Manage configurations on embedded devices, specifying how hardware will interface with software

Drive complete software integrations from inception to completion

Contribute to software system architecture and design for a greenfield project

Contribute to computer vision software Qualifications:

High proficiency in embedded C/C++ or equivalent systems language

4+ years of experience in embedded systems design

Familiarity with communication protocols like I2C, CAN, SPI, UART

Experience with low-level hardware driver implementation

Understanding of GNC, control and estimation theory, and autonomous sensors and integration

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment. Preferred Skills:

Understanding of missile GNC, aerodynamics, flight dynamics and controls

Understanding of computer vision, perception, filtering, and estimation techniques

High proficiency in Python and/or Rust

Experience with embedded Linux

Experience with complex computer vision tasks

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.