Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer role is onsite in San Diego, CA, with a starting base salary of $158,000–$210,000 per year. Innoflight develops compact, cyber-secure space technology, including satellite avionics and communications systems. This engineer designs and develops embedded software for satellite avionics and payload processing, integrating software with hardware and FPGA platforms. The role also leads software integration and testing, improves development practices, and mentors junior engineers.

What you'll do

• Develop embedded C/C++ software, device drivers, and system applications for ARM Cortex and RISC-V processors
• configure embedded Linux kernels and bootloaders
• build RTOS-based solutions
• integrate communications and security protocols
• lead software module development, integration, and testing
• translate system requirements into software designs
• debug and validate on target hardware
• manage releases and configuration
• improve engineering practices
• mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior embedded software engineer

san diego ca

innoflight

onsite

$158k–$210k/year

c/c++

embedded linux

rtos

satellite avionics

fpga integration

secure communications

mentoring

9/80 schedule

security clearance eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Profit-sharing and cash performance bonuses
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• medical, dental, vision, HSA, and life insurance
• 10 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO starting in year one
• ancillary insurance options
• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• tuition reimbursement and learning opportunities.

Why this role

Works across software, hardware, and FPGA engineering on rugged, low-SWaP aerospace systems, with technical mentorship responsibilities.

About the employer

Innoflight LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.