Embedded Software Engineer
On-siteTucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Develop embedded software and firmware in C/C++ for real-time aerospace and defense applications, writing efficient code that runs directly on embedded processors and microcontrollers. Interface software with sensors, actuators, communication buses, and hardware peripherals while optimizing for performance, memory utilization, and real-time responsiveness. Support hardware bring-up, integration, debugging, and system testing using simulators, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and hardware-in-the-loop environments. Collaborate closely with electrical, systems, and autonomy engineers throughout the development lifecycle to deliver reliable, high-performance software for mission-critical applications including unmanned aircraft, launch vehicles, and spacecraft.
Required Qualifications
- C/C++ required
Desired Qualifications
- Embedded applications strongly preferred
- Experience with Zynq/ARM platforms and the AMD/Xilinx development environment (Vivado, Vitis) strongly preferred
- Experience with UART, I2C, SDLC, CAN, and SPI interfaces preferred
- Experience with Python, C#, and Linux shell scripting preferred
- Experience using test equipment, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, preferred
- VHDL desired
- Soldering experience (cables/harnessing, surface-mount components) desired
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