Embedded System Engineer Intern Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

U.S. Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP program eligible. This position is in person. Toyon is seeking a passionate and talented Flight Software C++ Engineer to join our growing team developing cutting-edge aerospace flight systems and diagnostic tools. This role is critical to research and development of new flight systems, from requirements definition to prototype hardware test and delivery. Responsibilities * Design, develop, and test flight software components in C++ for embedded systems
* Develop and maintain firmware for flight controllers and related hardware
* Participate in software code reviews and contribute to improving software development processes
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and project managers to translate technical requirements into robust and efficient software solutions
* Develop and execute rigorous testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing in simulation and on actual flight hardware
* Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to best practices and coding standards
* Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture design to coding, verification, and validation of flight-critical software
* Design, develop, and implement real-time, safety-critical flight software in C/C++ for embedded systems within aerospace and defense platforms Requirements * Deep Systems Knowledge: A bachelor’s degree encompassing a strong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on embedded systems and real-time computing
* Mastery of Embedded C/C++: Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated professional experience developing safety-critical, real-time embedded software using C or C++
* Aerospace/Flight Software Expertise: Proven experience working with flight software principles, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and understanding of aerospace hardware interfaces and protocols 
* Navigating Embedded Systems: Proven capability to rapidly understand and contribute to complex embedded software architectures, device drivers, and low-level hardware interactions
* Commitment to Mission Criticality: A profound passion for building highly reliable, safety-critical flight software that directly ensures mission success and public safety.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Ability to develop software independently and as part of a team
* Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Preferred * Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a physical science
* Demonstrated experience with software/firmware Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
* Demonstrated experience implementing DO-178C standards for aerospace avionics or MISRA equivalents
* Strong understanding of statistics and data analysis
* Demonstrated experience using Monte Carlo methods for systems-level analysis
* Experience with guidance, navigation, and control
WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE! * Competitive Industry Pay
* 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
* HSA with Employer Contributions
* Dental and Vision Coverage Options
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Vacation and Sick leave
* Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
* Life and Disability Insurance  
* Paid Parental Leave
* Discretionary Bonus Eligibility
The annual pay range for the Flight Software C++ Engineer position is $130,000 to $220,000. The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.  Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans    Applicant Privacy Notice  Learn more about our company in our latest video, We are Toyon.  The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled.    Ref #2647-H