Top Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Design, develop, and test low-level firmware and device drivers to initialize and manage SoC hardware. Implement BSP components for Linux/RTOS, collaborate with hardware engineers on register maps and timing, and produce boot flow, integration, and test documentation. Drive software delivery, create tools for automation, and support SoC validation and integration activities.

The role focuses on developing software for optical terminal processors, including device drivers and communication subsystems, while debugging and performing fault recovery for integration issues with hardware.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time flight software. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams in an Agile environment to implement, debug, and verify software meeting system requirements. Support driver-level networking/serial interfaces and lab integration/testing.

Lead design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of real-time embedded software. Drive architecture and lifecycle management for RTOS-based, multi-threaded systems. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams in an Agile environment and troubleshoot firmware/software interactions and data acquisition/control strategies.

Design, develop, integrate, test, and debug embedded real-time software. Support architecture and lifecycle of embedded/RTOS systems, collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams in Agile, troubleshoot system issues, and work in a fast-paced lab environment.

Develop, integrate, and validate embedded software/firmware. Perform unit, functional, and system-level testing (manual and automated), participate in software design, debug complex issues, and use configuration management tools throughout development.

Develop embedded software for navigation systems: translate requirements into designs, implement, debug, and test code, integrate with hardware, use Model-Based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices, collaborate across teams, and support system-level verification. Must be U.S. citizen able to obtain Secret clearance and work onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

Develop and integrate embedded software for navigation systems using model-based engineering and agile/DevSecOps practices. Translate requirements into designs, implement and test real-time safety-critical code, perform system integration on hardware, collaborate across teams, and support software lifecycle activities including verification and qualification.

Develop, implement, and test embedded C/C++ software for avionics hardware. Improve low-level processor functions, communication interfaces, closed-loop controls, and fault-detection logic. Produce both quick prototype code for testing and rigorous, reviewed code for manufacturing and flight, collaborating with hardware, GNC, and propulsion engineers.

Lead design, testing, and delivery of flight RF software for space missions. Implement RF software architectures, develop DSP and calibration algorithms, design RF control algorithms, bring up RF systems, and collaborate with ground software teams to test satellite-to-ground data pipelines.

Design, implement, validate, and maintain onboard image-processing and computer vision algorithms for spacecraft on microcontroller-class hardware. Collaborate with avionics, flight software, GNC, test, and mission teams to define performance requirements, build test tools and simulations, debug sensor bring-up and flight operations, and ensure robustness within constrained compute, memory, timing, and power budgets.

Design, test, and deliver flight RF embedded software for space missions. Implement RF communications requirements, DSP and calibration algorithms, RF control algorithms, FPGA/baseband bring-up, and collaborate with ground teams to develop and test satellite-to-ground data pipelines and RF system integration.

Develop real-time, fault-tolerant embedded firmware for actuators and electromechanical control systems across launch vehicles and spacecraft. Implement closed-loop control, motor commutation, sensor feedback integration, and safety-critical state machines. Interface over CAN, SPI, UART, Ethernet, RS-422, and BISS-C; support testing, hotfire campaigns, and in-flight diagnostics. Produce unit-tested, production-quality firmware for harsh space environments.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain software for spacecraft, focusing on security and performance, including working with embedded systems and hardware design.

Develop, lead, test, and validate embedded vehicle control software for remotely controlled rovers. Own requirements, write specifications, build drivers, implement safety-critical autonomous fault recovery, support field deployments, and collaborate across engineering, science, and product teams to move programs from concept to production.

Develop, test, and maintain embedded and real-time software (C/C++) for hardware integration with FPGAs and microcontrollers. Build secure, deterministic hardware-software interfaces, use MATLAB/LabVIEW for prototyping/testing, automate tooling and tests, participate in Agile workflows, troubleshoot operational issues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Requires Top Secret clearance and a STEM bachelor's degree.

Design, implement, and test reliable embedded flight firmware for spacecraft and reentry capsules. Own software lifecycle from requirements through V&V, integration, and flight support. Develop bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based C++ systems for real-time embedded processors and ensure system quality and performance for safety-critical missions.

Design, implement, test, and maintain flight firmware for spacecraft and reentry systems. Capture requirements, scope projects, write bare-metal/RTOS/Linux C++ code, and perform V&V and flight support for mission-critical embedded systems.

Develop, port, and package embedded Linux applications and device drivers; customize kernels and bootloaders (U-Boot); maintain Yocto-based build system and CI/CD; perform board bring-up, system integration, testing, and customer-facing documentation; collaborate with hardware, firmware, systems, and FPGA engineers through product lifecycle to production and in-orbit support.

The Embedded Software Engineer will develop MAC protocols, network management software, security protocols, and conduct testing for performance and reliability. Must have C programming expertise and experience with Linux kernel development.

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer will define software architecture for I&C systems, drive development of embedded systems, mentor engineers, and ensure rigorous testing standards while collaborating across disciplines.

The Embedded Software Engineer develops software for MANET radios, focusing on device drivers, networking functions, encryption, and security features. Responsibilities include implementing protocols, testing software, and enhancing security compliance.

Develop and maintain embedded software for MANET radios including MAC and routing protocol implementation, device drivers/BSP for ARM and RISC-V, security/encryption features, networking and socket code, Linux customization and testing tools, and web/audio applications. Support product security and regulatory compliance testing.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, implement, and test software for a surgical robotics system while collaborating with cross-functional teams on integration and testing.

Develop and verify fly-by-wire embedded flight software per ARP 4754A and DO-178C DAL A. Design low-level drivers, safety-critical monitoring, and peripheral interfaces; perform hardware/software integration and bring-up; author and review requirements, architecture, design, and verification artifacts; support FAA/DER reviews and continuous process improvement.