Embedded Software Engineer - SDA

Join our dynamic team as an Embedded Software Engineer, where you will design, develop, document, test, and debug software applications and systems using logical and mathematical solutions. You will be responsible for conducting software migration and enhancements for Payload Flight software systems, ensuring full functionality throughout all integration and testing phases. Additionally, you will perform data analysis and develop processing tools to optimize software performance and compatibility, while ensuring compliance with established software standards and industry best practices.

• Design, develop, and document software applications and systems.
• Test and debug applications to ensure full functionality.
• Conduct software migration and enhancements for Payload Flight software systems.
• Perform data analysis to optimize software performance.
• Develop processing tools for software compatibility.
• Ensure compliance with software standards and industry best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field with 5 years of software development experience, OR Master’s degree in STEM with 4 years of experience, OR Ph.D. with 2 years of experience.
• Strong proficiency in C or C programming.
• Experience with Linux in a real-time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Prior experience with embedded software systems development, integration, and testing.
• Must hold a Top Secret Clearance.

• Flight test experience.
• Experience with VxWorks.
• Familiarity with flight software for satellite systems.
• Experience executing in an RTOS environment (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT-Linux, GH Integrity).
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance at the time of starting.

This role is situated in a collaborative, closed/scif environment, where you will contribute to mission-critical flight software for US security. The position requires a high level of independence and the ability to excel within a lean team environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redondo Beach, CA.

The pay range for this position is $61.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Redondo Beach,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

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Salary : $61 - $100