Embedded Software Engineer / Architect — Linux

Job overview

The Embedded Software Engineer / Architect — Linux role is onsite in Cypress, CA. Compensation is $160,000–$170,000 per year. Mission Microwave develops solid-state power amplifiers and block upconverters for commercial, military, and space customers. The engineer designs and delivers embedded software for high-power RF systems, translating system requirements into reliable software architectures, control functions, and monitoring capabilities across ground, airborne, and space applications.

What you'll do

• Develop real-time embedded software, control algorithms, and monitoring solutions
• create architectures and specifications for ground, airborne, and space-qualified systems
• design software for thermal management, power control, and fault detection
• implement power electronics control
• support compliance, architecture reviews, risk assessments, prototypes, testing, and qualification
• own software development through production
• collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams
• support verification, documentation, and engineering change control.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

embedded software engineer

linux

cypress ca

mission microwave

real-time systems

c/c++

yocto project

device drivers

power electronics

rf systems

$160k–$170k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 3+ years of embedded software development and architecture experience, Yocto Project and real-time operating system expertise, and C/C++ and assembly proficiency.

About the employer

Mission Microwave is hiring for this role. Industry: Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.