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Embedded Software Engineer - Space

Tempe, AZ ยท On-site

$174K - $261K/yr

What you'll do This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Space Infrastructure - Viasat, experienced in C/C++/Python and interested in learning the Rust programming language. You will ...

Embedded Software Engineer - Space

Tempe, AZ ยท On-site

$174K - $261K/yr

What you'll do This is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer within Space Infrastructure - Viasat, experienced in C/C++/Python and interested in learning the Rust programming language. You will ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

SAIC's Space and Intelligence Business Group is currently hiring to advance space capabilities ... Provide engineering consultation to current satellite operations assisting with vehicle anomaly or ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Tukwila, WA ยท On-site

$148K - $195K/yr

... Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life ... embedded software engineer who can help us build core software technologies that will be used ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL ยท On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer This position focuses on the design, development, and validation of ... Design, develop, and test embedded flight software in C++ for space-based sensor payload systems.

Embedded Software Engineer

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

$155K - $203K/yr

... vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the ... user-space application testing, ensuring high-quality multimedia experiences within the ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA ยท On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

... embedded system or vehicle of some kind (robot, car, drone, or spacecraft) * Experience using ... Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$141K - $186K/yr

For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with ... Support deployment of software to customer vehicles Required Skills * Proficiency in C+

Embedded Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$132K - $152K/yr

Parallel Systems is pioneering autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transform ... Embedded Software Engineer Parallel Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help ...

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Arvada, CO ยท On-site

$134K - $177K/yr

Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our ... Currently, we are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to our mission in a ...

Embedded Software Engineer IV

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$141K - $186K/yr

## Embedded Software Engineer IVApplylocations: Los Angeles, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted ... We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for space vehicle embedded software engineer in the United States is $153,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Embedded Software Engineer III

Rolling Meadows, IL โ€ข On-site

PROLIM Global Corporation
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$132K - $174K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

www.govt.prolim.com Is hiring for federal client Northrup Grumman Embedded Software Engineer III
Northrop Grumman | MANHATTAN BEACH,CA & ROLLING MEADOWS,IL
Interested candidate can share resume at alec.dsouza@prolim.com or call Senior Recruiter Alec at 214-764-6882
Job Description: Embedded Software Engineer III (Contract)
Company: Northrop Grumman Corporation
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer III
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Contract Duration: August 3, 2026 - December 31, 2027
Work Schedule: 9x80 A (40 hours/week)
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required
Position Overview
Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer III to join its Software Engineering organization in Manhattan Beach, California. The selected candidate will develop high-performance embedded software for flight, space, and ground systems operating in resource-constrained environments with both soft and hard real-time requirements.
This role involves designing and implementing complex software solutions for data processing, control systems, and embedded applications while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++.
  • Develop object-oriented software for real-time embedded systems.
  • Implement software for resource-constrained environments supporting aerospace and defense applications.
  • Work with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, RT-Linux, FreeRTOS, or similar RTOS platforms.
  • Participate in software architecture, requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, verification, validation, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to integrate software with complex hardware platforms.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with software engineering standards.
  • Support software integration, troubleshooting, and debugging in laboratory environments.
  • Participate in Agile, Waterfall, or Spiral software development processes.
  • Ensure software quality through unit testing, code reviews, and system validation.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong experience with C/C++ programming.
  • Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Object-Oriented Software Design.
  • Hands-on experience developing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, RT-Linux, FreeRTOS, or Green Hills Integrity.
  • Experience working in fast-paced laboratory or embedded development environments.
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience across the complete software development lifecycle, including:
    • Software architecture
    • Requirements analysis
    • Design and implementation
    • Unit testing
    • System integration
    • Verification and validation
  • Experience with embedded aerospace or defense systems.
  • Familiarity with hardware validation and verification of RF, digital, or mixed-signal devices.
  • Experience using laboratory test equipment, including:
    • Signal generators
    • Noise generators
    • Logic analyzers
    • Spectrum analyzers
    • Network analyzers
    • Power supplies and switching equipment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working within large multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Required Technical Skills
  • C/C++
  • Embedded C++ Development
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Object-Oriented Software Development
  • Wind River VxWorks
  • VxWorks RTOS
  • Embedded Systems Development
  • Software Integration & Testing
  • Real-Time Embedded Software

Work Environment
  • Onsite position in Manhattan Beach, California.
  • Collaborative engineering laboratory supporting advanced aerospace and space programs.
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical embedded software supporting next-generation strategic space systems.