Top Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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.

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.

Develop and test embedded navigation software using model-based engineering and DevSecOps practices. Translate requirements into designs, implement safety-critical real-time code, perform integration and system testing, and collaborate across teams to support certification and lifecycle activities.

Early-career embedded software engineer supporting hardware integration, HAL implementation, and Rust userspace development on Linux. Learn hardware debugging tools, contribute tests and reviews, and help ensure safety-critical system reliability under senior guidance.

Develop portable, high-performance embedded software and HALs in Rust/C/C++ for industrial hardware. Integrate and debug devices/protocols (Modbus, SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, RS-485), use hardware tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), reverse-engineer undocumented devices, ensure deterministic low-latency behavior, and validate system reliability to prevent unsafe failures.

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 embedded software and systems from vision to production using Rust, C, C++, or Python. Work in agile teams within CI/CD pipelines, apply AI-assisted development practices, create secure, production-ready solutions, collaborate cross-functionally, and meet program goals while obtaining required security clearance.

The Embedded Software Engineer will analyze and develop embedded software systems, provide customer support, and apply software engineering and cybersecurity methods.

Design, build, and scale embedded connectivity and security for distributed energy devices. Implement networking (Ethernet/Wi‑Fi/Thread/Zigbee/BLE), secure provisioning, OTA firmware pipelines, telemetry, and diagnostics. Support testing, certification, manufacturing validation, and cross-functional collaboration from prototype to deployment.

Develop embedded software and firmware for networking layers in switches and related controller or sensor systems. The role requires extensive Embedded Linux, RTOS, bare-metal, C/C++, and Layer 2/3/4 networking experience. Experience in software-defined radios, modem design, automotive or avionics, AI, or space products is also relevant. Yocto and PetaLinux are preferred. This is a long-term contract with potential conversion to permanent employment in Southern California.

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.

Develop and maintain PX4 autopilot firmware for UAVs, integrating sensors and payloads, and managing testing environments. Collaborate on flight operations and system integration.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design and implement software for unmanned aircraft systems, debug issues, collaborate with engineering teams, and maintain high software quality standards.

Designs, develops, tests, debugs, documents, and supports embedded software for satellite and airborne systems. Responsibilities span microcontrollers, Linux-based computers, low-level drivers, board support packages, applications, interfaces, and user interfaces. The role includes software design reviews, hardware integration, quality assurance, performance optimization, code reviews, product qualification, customer presentations, proposal support, and post-production or in-orbit support.

The Embedded Software Engineer will develop software for MANET radios, focusing on protocols, security features, and driver development.

Develop embedded software for MANET/MIMO radios including MAC and routing protocols, device drivers and BSPs for ARM and RISC-V, networking, encryption/security features, audio streaming and push-to-talk, Linux customization and testing software, and work to meet regulatory security standards.

Lead development of embedded software for a remotely controlled rover: design, code, test, validate, and deploy vehicle control and autonomy systems. Own requirements, write specifications, support field deployments, debug hardware/software interfaces, and collaborate with scientists and program managers to move products from concept to production.

Lead design and development of low-latency embedded firmware for ARM-based SoCs, implement MAC and MANET routing, device drivers and BSPs, optimize Linux networking stacks, implement security/encryption protocols, develop audio/push-to-talk features, and support testing and regulatory security requirements (FIPS/NIAP).

Provide technical leadership for embedded camera platforms, owning system architecture, on-device software, encoding, storage, streaming, and edge analytics. Lead JDM partner integration, cross-functional alignment, mentorship, architecture/code reviews, and adoption of AI-driven development tools to deliver robust edge devices.

Own and maintain the rover's embedded Linux platform: kernel, drivers, BSP, device tree, pin muxing, and boot chain. Implement interface software for CAN, RS-485, USB, CSI, and Ethernet devices. Own OTA updates and design fault detection/recovery systems. Collaborate with autonomy, control, and electrical engineers to deliver reliable, flight-ready platform software.

Develop and maintain drivers, kernel modules, and firmware for embedded Linux on ARM/NVIDIA platforms to ingest high-throughput camera and lidar data. Optimize real-time sensor pipelines for latency, jitter, and data integrity, profile GPU/kernel performance, and validate sensor firmware/configurations across revisions. Collaborate with platform and perception teams to bring up hardware and harden production systems.

Lead architecture and development of low-latency embedded firmware and Linux networking stacks for MANET radios. Implement MAC and ad-hoc routing, device drivers and BSPs for ARM/RISC-V, security/encryption (IPsec, FIPS/NIAP compliance), audio/PTT, network management/web interfaces, and testing software to validate performance and reliability.

Design and implement high-performance, 3GPP-compliant 5G Core control- and user-plane functions on ARM-based embedded Linux. Develop in C/Go/Rust, use DPDK for packet processing, optimize latency/throughput, debug protocol and performance issues, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate carrier-grade systems.