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Purple Hires Inc

Sr Embedded Platform Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$133K - $174K/yr

Position : Sr Embedded Platform Engineer Location: Irvine CA (100% Onsite) Note: Platform engineer should be low level can develop drivers and has developed them in past. Required Qualifications * 5+ ...

Xforia, Inc.

Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133K - $175K/yr

Job title: Sr Embedded Software Engineer Location: Los Angeles, CA (5 days onsite) 6 months contract to hire * We're looking for an experienced software engineer to join our talented team of software ...

Yubico Inc.

Senior Embedded Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

$145K - $190K/yr

Yubico is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is innovative and has a passion for creating ... Have an opportunity to develop your skills for working with embedded hardware platforms Basic ...

Yubico Inc.

Senior Embedded Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$145K - $190K/yr

... Yubico Developer Program, offering free open-source repositories, libraries, and SDKs to help ... Yubico is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is innovative and has a passion for creating ...

Intuitive

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$145K - $190K/yr

Senior Embedded Software Engineer The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will work with a group of ... and system developer. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required.

Intuitive

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$145K - $190K/yr

Senior Embedded Software Engineer The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will work with a group of ... and system developer. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required.

Heico

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$126K - $165K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. You will be developing and verifying complex digital designs for use in spaceborne products across our commercial and ...

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cyber

San Diego, CA • On-site

LHi Group Ltd
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$131K - $172K/yr

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Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Secure Systems
Department: Software
Reports To: Software Engineering Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Active U.S. Security Clearance: required
Location: San Diego, CA
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, Onsite
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cyber to design, develop, and integrate advanced cyber-secure embedded software solutions for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems.
This role will focus on real-time system monitoring, creating and updating Linux board support packages, and developing low-level interfaces for sensors, communication buses, radios, and COMSEC equipment.
You will work closely with Systems, Hardware, and FPGA engineers to design and develop highly secure, rugged, reliable, and Low-Size, Weight, and Power (Low-SWaP) products for aerospace customers.
As a senior member of the engineering team, you will also provide technical mentorship and Subject Matter Expert-level guidance to members of the development and test teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design and implement embedded software for multi-core processors integrated with FPGAs, across a range of FPGA-integrated processor platforms.
  • Develop software for ARM Cortex and RISC-V processor architectures.
  • Implement C/C++ code for Embedded Linux, Linux networking, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Configure and customize Linux kernels, system settings, and bootloaders such as U-Boot and GRUB.
  • Implement RFC-compliant networking and security protocols including IP, TLS, and IPsec.
  • Integrate embedded software with interconnect standards including SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, PCI, PCIe, Ethernet, and SpaceWire.
  • Apply cryptographic systems including AES, RSA, ECDSA, and ECDH to ensure secure software solutions.
  • Lead the development and testing of reusable, high-quality embedded software modules.
  • Ensure secure-system best practices are followed at the architecture, design, and code levels.
  • Translate complex system and customer requirements into robust software designs.
  • Interpret government security standards as they apply to the design and development of embedded products.
  • Support integration and debugging of software with hardware platforms.
  • Track features, defects, and releases through formal software configuration and release processes.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices and team workflows.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers through design reviews, code walkthroughs, and technical guidance.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 9+ years of related experience developing embedded software.
  • Advanced proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and low-level driver development.
  • Deep experience with Embedded Linux systems, kernel configuration, and system bootloaders.
  • Strong understanding of RTOS-based development and real-time constraints.
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting schematics and hardware documentation for driver development.
  • Proficiency with networking and communication protocols, including the implementation of secure communication standards.
  • Familiarity with cryptographic principles and their application in embedded systems.
  • Experience with software integration, debugging, and system-level validation.
  • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and technical communication skills.
  • Proven ability to mentor and support junior engineers in a collaborative environment.
  • Active U.S. Security Clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with satellite, spacecraft, avionics, or defense systems.
  • Experience working with FPGA-integrated processor platforms.
  • Experience with COMSEC equipment or secure communications systems.
  • Familiarity with parallel-processing frameworks such as OpenCL or CUDA.
  • Experience developing ruggedized or Low-SWaP embedded systems.

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