Embedded Software Engineer III

GROW WITH US:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight, where innovative minds meet the cosmos. Join us and help shape the future of space technology, growing your expertise in a universe of pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. At Innoflight, we're not just reaching for the stars—we're engineering them. Grow with us, and let’s innovate the infinite together!

STAY EXTRAORDINARY
Innoflight is one of San Diego's fastest growing Aerospace and Defense companies. Innoflight offers state-of-the-art software-defined compact/ground radios, cryptographic and cyber secure systems and processing, networking and data storage avionics. Become part of this small, agile, innovative and unparalleled company. You will have unlimited potential for learning and growth as we target the latest technology to provide products to enable New Space. Everything you do will have an impact!

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for developing software solutions for our family of satellite avionics and payload data processing systems. This role involves creating custom real-time system monitoring and power management software, preparing Linux board support packages for customer flight applications, and interfacing with sensors, communication buses, radios, and communications security (COMSEC) equipment. Collaboration with hardware and FPGA engineers is essential to deliver and document integrated, rugged, and reliable Low-Size, Weight, and Power (Low-SWaP) products to aerospace customers.

• Software Design and Implementation: Develop embedded software using tools associated with multi-core application processors integrated with FPGA, including Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, and Vorago.
• Processor Architecture Experience: Work with ARM Cortex and RISC-V processor architectures to create effective software solutions.
• C/C++ Development: Utilize C/C++ for software development in embedded Linux and other real-time operating systems (RTOS), ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Linux Configuration: Manage Linux system and kernel configuration, including operation and bootloaders such as grub and U-Boot.
• Networking and Security Protocols: Implement networking and security protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec) at the RFC level to ensure secure communications.
• Interconnect Standards: Work with interconnect standards such as SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, PCI, PCIe, Ethernet, and SpaceWire for effective system integration.
• Cryptography Systems Management: Manage industry-standard symmetric and public-key cryptography systems (AES, RSA, ECDSA, ECDH) as necessary.
• Documentation and Testing: Participate in the design, documentation, development, and testing of highly reusable embedded software.
• Requirements Translation: Understand customer and system requirements, translating them into software requirements for implementation.
• Design Presentation: Prepare and present software designs to peers, internal stakeholders, and external customers.
• Integration and Debugging: Engage in the integration, debugging, and testing of software and hardware, ensuring smooth operation.
• Feature Tracking: Track software development features, tasks, and defects throughout the release process.
• Build and Release Management: Manage the software build and release process, ensuring timely delivery of updates.

• Embedded Software Development: Strong experience in embedded software design and implementation, particularly in aerospace applications.
• Complex Document Analysis: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents and specifications.
• Sensitive Communication: Skilled in responding effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints with professionalism and clarity.
• Cyber Security Knowledge: Familiarity with writing Embedded C code that incorporates cyber security and encryption measures.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Able to work effectively in a team environment, contributing to both individual and group success.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science) is required.
• 5-7 years’ related experience in developing embedded software.
• Experience with parallel-processing frameworks such as OpenCL and CUDA is desirable.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Able to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
At Innoflight the sky isn’t the limit—it’s our playground! Here, we strap innovation to a rocket and send conventional thinking into orbit. Our culture thrives on curiosity, camaraderie, and a dash of cosmic creativity, making the vastness of space feel like a small, tight-knit community. Our 9/80 work schedule means every other Friday is yours to ignite personal projects or fuel weekend getaways. Hungry for knowledge? Or just plain hungry? We’ve got both covered! Expand your universe with educational and professional reimbursements, 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) sessions and 'Learn 'n Learns'. Employer-sponsored weekly catered meals—our way of keeping your rockets fueled and ready for innovation. Our Culture Ambassadors ensure we're always aligned with the stars, creating a gravitational pull towards positivity and inclusion.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base pay range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, Innoflight offers a competitive compensation package that includes Profit-Sharing Bonus, Cash Performance Bonus, and a robust benefits package. Innoflight offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts and life insurance. Ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, short term & long term disability, pet insurance, ID & Legal Shield, Cal-Perks and EAP.   You’ll also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 120 hours of paid time off (starting in year 1) and auto enrolled into our 401K with a 3% automatic company match. 

BE YOU, WITH US:
Innoflight is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

REFERRALS:
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NO SOLICITATION FOR STAFFING AGENCIES:
This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies, recruiters, or other third-party sources. All submissions must be made directly by candidates via our official application processes. Unsolicited resumes sent from third parties will be considered property of Innoflight and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

If you are applying for this job and live in California, please read Innoflight’s CCPA Notice: https://www.innoflight.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants.

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