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Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We’re not just reaching for the stars-we’re engineering them. Let’s innovate the infinite, together.\nA DAY IN THE LIFE:\nAs a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will design and develop advanced embedded software solutions that power satellite avionics and payload data processing systems. You'll work at the intersection of software, hardware, and FPGA engineering to create rugged, reliable, and Low-Size, Weight, and Power (Low-SWaP) products for demanding aerospace applications. From low-level drivers and real-time operating systems to secure communications and multi-core processing, you'll solve complex technical challenges while mentoring junior engineers and helping advance software development practices across the team.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO\nDesigns Embedded Software: Develops advanced embedded software for multi-core processors integrated with FPGAs, supporting satellite avionics, payload processing, system monitoring, and power management applications.\nDevelops Low-Level Software: Designs and implements C/C++ software, device drivers, and system-level applications for ARM Cortex and RISC-V processor architectures.\nBuilds Embedded Linux Systems: Configures and customizes Linux kernels, system settings, and bootloaders such as U-Boot and GRUB to support specialized aerospace hardware platforms.\nImplements Real-Time Solutions: Develops software for RTOS-based systems while addressing real-time constraints, performance requirements, and mission-critical system behaviors.\nIntegrates Communications Interfaces: Develops and integrates software supporting SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, PCI, PCIe, Ethernet, and SpaceWire interfaces across complex embedded platforms.\nSecures Embedded Systems: Implements networking and security protocols including IP, TLS, and IPsec while applying cryptographic technologies such as AES, RSA, ECDSA, and ECDH to protect mission-critical communications.\nLeads Software Development: Leads the development, integration, and testing of reusable, high-quality embedded software modules that can support multiple products and programs.\nTranslates System Requirements: Converts complex system and customer requirements into robust software architectures and designs that meet technical, performance, and reliability objectives.\nIntegrates Hardware & Software: Works closely with Hardware and FPGA Engineering teams to integrate, debug, and validate software on target hardware platforms.\nManages Software Releases: Tracks features, defects, and releases through formal software configuration management and release processes to maintain product traceability and quality.\nDrives Continuous Improvement: Contributes to development standards, engineering best practices, and team workflows that improve software quality, efficiency, and maintainability.\nMentors Engineering Talent: Provides technical mentorship to junior engineers through design reviews, code walkthroughs, troubleshooting support, and day-to-day technical guidance.\nYOU’RE AWESOME AT:\nEmbedded Software Development: Advanced C/C++ development with extensive experience designing low-level software, device drivers, and embedded applications for complex aerospace systems.\nEmbedded Linux & RTOS: Deep technical expertise with embedded Linux, kernel configuration, bootloaders, and real-time operating systems.\nSystems Integration: Skilled at bridging software and hardware disciplines, interpreting schematics, debugging embedded platforms, and validating system-level performance.\nSecure Communications: Strong understanding of networking, communications protocols, and cryptographic technologies used to build secure embedded systems.\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED:\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.\n9 or more years of experience developing embedded software.\nAdvanced proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and low-level driver development.\nDeep experience with embedded Linux systems, kernel configuration, and system bootloaders.\nStrong understanding of RTOS development and real-time system constraints.\nDemonstrated ability to interpret schematics and hardware documentation for embedded software and driver development.\nProficiency with networking and communications protocols, including secure communication standards.\nFamiliarity with cryptographic principles and their application in embedded systems.\nExperience with software integration, debugging, and system-level validation.\nFamiliarity with parallel-processing frameworks such as OpenCL or CUDA is a plus.\nExcellent problem-solving, documentation, and technical communication skills.\nProven ability to mentor and support junior engineers in a collaborative engineering environment.\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS:\nThe starting base salary for this position ranges from $158,000 to $210,000 per year, depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:\n401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)\nComprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance\n10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)\nAccess to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.\nWHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:\nFlexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off-whether you use it to recharge, work on a passion project, or spend time with family, the choice is yours.\nContinuous Learning & Development: We’re serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal \"Ask Me Anything\" sessions and weekly “Lunch & Learns,” we make learning a core part of the job.\nMission-Driven Culture: We aren’t just building tech-we’re enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion, positivity, recognition, and transparency. Here, your voice is heard, your work is respected, and your individuality is celebrated.\nBE YOU, WITH US:\nAt Innoflight, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms, and you don’t need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply-even if you don’t check every box.\nYOU SHOULD KNOW:\nPotential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. 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