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Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.\nJob Title:\nSenior Embedded Software EngineerReporting To:\nManager, Software Dev.Work Schedule:\nOnsite - Santa Barbara, CAImagine. . . a working environment where people trust each other to achieve exceptional things.\nImagine. . . a business that employs ten thousand of the world’s most sought-after engineers and technologists.\nImagine. . . an enterprise where a belief in personal accountability continues to drive groundbreaking innovation and global growth.\nThis is the reality of Moog - and you can be a part of it.\nWe’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Moog’s Space and Defense Group. This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, which provides every other Friday off!\nMoog’s Santa Barbara Operations provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development, Moog provides expert solutions in:\nStabilized Turret Drive Systems\nIntegrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)\nAmmunition Handling\nData Control and Distribution\nPower Management and Distribution\nTo be considered for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering desired. Bachelor of Science degree in other engineering fields may be considered with appropriate additional experience in the design/development/test of real-time control software.\n\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in the design/development/test of embedded real-time control software.7+ years of relevant technical experience preferred.\n\nC language (java a plus)\nOS experience, especially RTOS (bare metal and embedded Linux a plus)\nExperience with communication protocol drivers and stacks (networking, 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)\nRead and understand electronic part data sheets, electrical schematics, communication protocol documents.\nExperience in Unix internals, low level driver software, communication interface software as well as GUI software is a plus.\nAbility to travel approximately 10-15%.\nMust have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.\nAs our Embedded Software Engineer, you will:\nDesign, code, debug, and integrate new capabilities for our new and existing turreted weapons systems (RIwP)\nDebug issues with existing systems\nIntegration of new capabilities both in the Systems Integration Lab and in the field.\nDesign and architect software that meets scalability, performance and modularity requirements\nDeliver executable software that meets quality and performance requirements\nDeliver other software work products (documentation) that meet contractual requirements\nProvide status reporting to management during project execution\nHow We Care for You:\nFinancial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts\nWork/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.\nHealth & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.\nProfessional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs\nCulture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.\nSalary Range Transparency:\nSanta Barbara, CA $135,000.00-$185,000.00 AnnuallySalary Range Disclaimer\nThe base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.\nThis position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.\nMoog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.\nNo unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. 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