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Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer

Lanteris Space Systems
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
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Lanteris Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Lanteris Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

We are looking for a Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer to join our team in San Jose, CA. In this role you will work with Software System Architects to design and develop software for emulators used in testbeds for validating the flight software on commercial and civil satellites performing missions involving communication, earth observation, and lunar gateway activities.

Life with Us

Your Project: As a member of a team of Support Equipment Engineers, you will be working with requirements, developing domain knowledge, and developing specialized test systems used for flight software validation and systems integration.

What You'll Do Day-to-day (with Your Colleagues)

  • Collaborate with hardware and software leads to understand, capture, and execute on requirements and design specifications
  • Work in a laboratory environment with avionics, test equipment, and test systems
  • Creation of HWIL test systems and simulators with physical devices and consideration for real-time behavior and hardware interfaces
  • Support deployment and end-users of test equipment, including creating documentation, user’s manuals, configuration-management/continuous-integration-systems, and real-time troubleshooting on-site at San Jose, CA
  • Emphasis on hardware/software interfaces that are integrated into an end-to-end test system with closed-loop capabilities

Minimum Requirements For This Position

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in real-time software development and integration with hardware systems
  • Experience with RTOS (E.g. VxWorks, Greenhills Integrity, Real-time Linux, FreeRTOS)
  • Experience with real-time application development concepts, such as scheduling, performance benchmarking and I/O
  • Experience with verification methodologies for embedded systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Application Programming interface design and development
  • Experience in simulating electrical sensor and actuator signals. Test systems used for validating GN&C control system under closed-loop control
  • Experience in software modeling and simulation for various devices on space vehicle subsystems
  • Proficiency in electrical design and integration of hardware systems and support equipment (PCB, Harness, IC, Test Equipment)
  • Strong understanding of Linux kernel module development concepts and conventions
  • Knowledge of legacy hardware and software
  • FPGA design experience

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

  • The base pay for this position within California is: $143,000.00 - $238,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $143,000 - $238,000

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