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Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/math/physics/engineering or equivalent; 3+ years in spacecraft or safety-critical embedded software; experience with real-time/embedded systems and C++; strong problem-solving and systems skills.
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
5+ YOEBachelor's in a STEM field, 5+ years embedded software experience, depth in embedded systems or edge AI/ML or FPGA design, familiarity with vendor toolchains and embedded interfaces, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance, up to 10% travel.
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing.
5+ YOEEmbedded software engineer with 5+ years in C/C++, Linux/RTOS, kernel drivers, PCIe; requires an EE/CS degree; strong debugging and cross‑functional collaboration.
Rosenxt: Develops autonomous robotics and sensors for harsh environments.
1+ YOE1+ years embedded software in C or Python; BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science; proficient in C, Python, Go, or JavaScript; Linux and device drivers; good communication; travel willingness.
Workstream: HR and payroll platform for managing the hourly workforce.
2+ YOEMinimum 2 years embedded software experience, proficiency in C/C++ and Python, experience with embedded Linux/RTOS/bare-metal, hardware bring-up and driver development, and familiarity with test/debug tools.
Motorola SolutionsNYSE: MSI: Provides mission-critical communications and public safety technology.
3+ YOE3+ years embedded software development; C programming; Linux kernel driver development; BS in Electrical/Computer/Communications Engineering or Computer Science; U.S. citizenship; background check and drug test.
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
8+ YOELead embedded software development for control systems; requires advanced engineering degree or equivalent experience (senior-level), ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, strong software engineering, testing, and leadership skills.
voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network packet sniffers, serial emulators, AI/ML, NIST cybersecurity, ISO/IEEE/IEC, DoD JSSEH, DOE NQA-1
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Manufactures medical devices, diagnostics, and nutritional health products.
8+ YOEB.S. in EE/CS or equivalent, 8+ years software engineering experience, expert in C/C++/C#/Python and embedded C, strong debugging and embedded systems safety-critical experience, familiarity with SDLC, testing, and mentoring junior engineers.
C, C++, C#, Python, IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks, source control management, UML, SysML, WiFi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low-Energy
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
8+ YOEBS/MS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience, 8+ years embedded software development, strong C and device driver experience, familiarity with computer system architecture and embedded systems.
Turion Space: Builds spacecraft for orbital debris removal and satellite servicing.
2+ YOE2+ years embedded software or test development, experience with C/C++, automated testing in HITL/SITL, strong problem-solving, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
C, C++, Google Test, CppUnit, Pytest, CI/CD, HITL, SITL
TrimbleNASDAQ: TRMB: Provides hardware, software, and services for construction and geospatial industries.
Ability to obtain DoD security clearance; BS/MS in computer science or computer engineering; expertise in modular software architecture, CM/build systems, Microsoft Visual C++, Python 3.x, Visual Basic, relational databases, GUI development, and test automation for real-time embedded products.
Silvus TechnologiesNYSE: MSI: Develops advanced mobile ad-hoc network radios for mission-critical communications.
2+ YOEBS in EE/CE/Communications/CS + 2 years embedded software experience (or MS). Expertise in C and Linux kernel driver development. U.S. citizenship required. Background check and drug screen required.
C, Linux, Linux kernel, Linux kernel driver, ARM, RISC-V, AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC, Microchip Polarfire SoC, socket programming, IPsec, Internet protocols, Ethernet, NIST FIPS 140-3, NIAP Common Criteria
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Provides medical devices, diagnostics, and science-based nutritional products.
8+ YOEB.S. in EE/CS or equivalent (MS preferred). 8+ years software engineering experience with embedded C development for safety-critical products. Expert in C, C++, C#, Python, debugging, development tools, software lifecycle, and microprocessor architecture.
C, C++, C#, Python, IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks, Source Control Management, UML, SysML, RF, WiFi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy
Watney Robotics: Develops autonomous robotic systems for data center infrastructure buildout.
Experienced embedded software engineer proficient in Rust, embedded systems, hardware integration, automated HIL testing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and ML teams.
Leonardo DRSNASDAQ: DRS: Manufactures advanced electronic systems for defense and military applications.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or CS (or equivalent), 2+ years embedded software experience, strong C/C++/Python skills, experience with bare-metal/FreeRTOS/Embedded Linux, device drivers (UART/I2C/SPI), GitLab/JIRA/Confluence, U.S. citizenship and active or obtainable DOD security clearance.
Inversion Space: Building autonomous re-entry vehicles for global space-to-Earth cargo delivery.
5+ YOEBachelor's in a technical discipline, 5+ years embedded software experience, strong C/C++ and Python skills, bare-metal/RTOS/Embedded Linux experience, hardware bring-up and debugging, familiarity with embedded protocols and DDS/CoAP/MQTT networking.
ZooxNASDAQ: AMZN: Developing autonomous robotaxis for urban ride-hailing services.
3+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in CS/EE or equivalent, 3+ years embedded real-time software experience, strong C/C++, experience with microcontrollers, Linux/QNX/FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS, board bring-up and lab equipment.