Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Elevate Global Aviation Safety as our next Software Engineer! Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge technology? As a Software Engineer in our Field Systems segment, you will develop high-performance GPS signal recovery and timing software that meets the world’s most demanding aviation performance needs.

What Makes This Role Great

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of developing advanced GPS engines for the defense aerospace industry, directly influencing the safety of global aviation and shaping the future of precision positioning technology. You will work in a stable, supportive environment where your contributions to DO-178 certified work products have a tangible, real-world impact on mission-critical systems.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Spearhead modular software design from requirement interpretation to final implementation, ensuring high-performance GPS signal recovery and timing.
• Architect time-critical solutions by interacting closely with hardware and firmware teams to widen our advantage in leading-edge receiver technology.
• Own the certification lifecycle by following structured processes to document, verify, and achieve DO-178 certification for mission-critical products.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Eligibility for Future Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret level clearance. U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite for this process.
• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field.
• Embedded & Real-Time Systems: Proven expertise in designing software for minimal architectures, real-time/time-critical applications (e.g., embedded systems, high-speed servers), and a strong understanding of digital hardware and microprocessor architecture.
• Software Development: Proficient in C and Python 3.x, with a deep understanding of modular, structured software design concepts.
• Experienced in multi-threaded operating systems and advanced multi-threaded software design.
• Methodologies & Tools: Well-versed in Configuration Management (CM) tools/processes and diverse development lifecycles (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative Spiral).
• Strong verbal, written, and technical documentation skills.
• Bonus Points For: Experience with GPS or Communication Systems and object-oriented programming in C++.

Logistics

• Location: Sunnyvale, CA; In-Office
• Travel Requirement: 0%

Pay & Benefits

• Hiring Range: $119,500.00–$164,400.00
• Compensation Type: Salary
• No Bonus Eligible
• No Commission Eligible
• Benefits: Comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.