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Sr. Software Engineer (Special Projects) - Top Secret Clearance

Hawthorne, CA💼 Full-time💰 $165,000–$165,000🗓 2026-07-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and implement software and firmware for next-generation avionics systems and micro-controllers to ensure safe and reliable launch operations.

Role type

Senior IC embedded systems engineer (avionics)

Builds

Flight software and firmware for spacecraft avionics

Domain

Aerospace / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C++, C, embedded software development, microcontroller programming, computer architecture, network fundamentals, Linux, bash scripting, verification methodologies

Preferred skills

NXP microcontrollers, high-standard software development practices, multidisciplinary collaboration

Technologies

C++, C, Linux, bash, NXP microcontrollers

Responsibilities

Design and deliver high-quality software and firmware for common processors and micro-controllers; Support launch operations; Bring up and validate devices that communicate-to and fly-in space; Analyze test results and bugs which require in-depth investigations; Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware/software systems

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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