46 embedded system software engineer jobs at 21 companies in Santa Paula, CA

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Embedded Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$110k-$166k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides independent technical research and advisory services for 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.
Linux, AMD, Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, ST Microelectronics, FPGA, I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART, LiteRT, TensorFlow Lite, TensorRT, Vitis AI, CUDA, High-Level Synthesis (HLS)
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Embedded Software Engineer
El Segundo or Washington or Huntsville
$131k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Varda is a microgravity-enabled life sciences that processes materials in orbit and returns them to Earth.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience, 3+ years developing spacecraft or safety-critical software, real-time embedded systems experience, and C++ development expertise.
C++, Python, Rust, RTOS, Linux
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Embedded Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$160k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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GRAM: Private robotics startup developing self-replicating, meter-scale insectoid robots for industrial infrastructure work.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; shipped C or C++ on custom electromechanical products; experience with RTOS or embedded Linux, hardware bring-up, drivers, real-time systems, and physical interfaces.
C, C++, RTOS, embedded Linux, CAN, EtherCAT, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, Yocto
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Addison or McKinney or El Segundo
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Lone Star Analysis
Lone Star Analysis: US-based provider of predictive and prescriptive analytics and AI solutions for aerospace, defense, government, and industrial customers.
Bachelor's degree in STEM, 8+ years developing C/C++ embedded defense software, low-level or real-time systems experience, DevSecOps and Agile experience, active DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.
C, C++, DevSecOps, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, GPUs, CUDA
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$201k-$314k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Radiant
Radiant: Nuclear-energy startup developing portable, mass-produced microreactors for defense, remote industry, and critical infrastructure.
8+ YOELead embedded software architecture for I&C systems; 8+ years; onsite in El Segundo; RTOS experience; C/C++.
Zephyr RTOS, NuttX, ThreadX, Embedded C, C++, CMake, Simulink Autocode C++ export
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States
$139k-$201k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Inversion Space
Inversion Space: Privately held aerospace building autonomous reentry vehicles for defense, logistics, and rapid cargo delivery from orbit.
5+ YOEBachelors in engineering/CS or equivalent, 5+ years developing low-level embedded C/C++ for real-time systems, RTOS experience (FreeRTOS/RTEMS/VxWorks), hardware bring-up and debug, Python and Linux experience preferred.
C, C++, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, RS-422, JTAG, FreeRTOS, RTEMS, VxWorks, Python, Linux, VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, Git, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, packet sniffer, SIL, HIL, CI/CD
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Onsite
El Segundo, California, United States
$118k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RTX
RTXNYSE: RTX: Aerospace and defense providing advanced technology solutions.
8+ YOEU.S. citizen with active transferable Secret clearance, STEM degree and ~8+ years experience, proficiency with C/C++ and Python, embedded/system-level software development, CI/CD and system integration skills.
C, C++, Python, CI/CD
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Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starshield)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceXNasdaq: SPCX: Designing, manufacturing, and launching advanced rockets and spacecraft.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS/engineering or 2+ years software experience; C/C++, Python, or Rust; Linux kernel and embedded systems; networking and security focus; Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred.
C, C++, Python, Rust, Linux, Buildroot, U-Boot, Secure Boot, TCP/IP
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)
Hawthorne or Los Angeles or El Segundo
$150k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Freeform
Freeform: AI-native metal 3D-printing manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and other industrial customers.
5+ YOE5+ years developing software with C/C++ and/or Rust, plus real-time embedded systems design using Linux and object-oriented programming. Experience with FPGAs, GPUs, PCIe, or automation is preferred.
C, C++, Rust, Linux, FPGA, GPU, PCIe
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Senior Engineer, Embedded Software (Valencia (CA), United States)
Valencia, California, United States
$100k-$125k/yr HybridFull Time
Sonova
SonovaSIX Swiss Exchange: SOON: Global leader in innovative hearing care solutions.
5+ YOEMaster’s in EE (required), 5+ years firmware experience, expertise in embedded systems/DSP/RF, proficiency in C/C++/Python, experience with I2C/SPI/UART and Class III medical device standards (FDA/CE).
C, C++, Python, I2C, SPI, UART, MATLAB, SPICE, VHDL, C#
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Embedded Software Dev Engineer III, Amazon Leo for Government - Leo Modem Module Software Team
Redmond or Arlington or Northridge
$168k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kuiper Systems
Kuiper SystemsNasdaq Global Select Market: AMZN: Developing a low Earth orbit satellite network to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet connectivity.
5+ YOEU.S. citizen required. 5+ years professional software development and systems design experience. Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred. Experience with embedded Linux/RTOS, networking protocols, hardware-software integration, and mentoring engineers.
Embedded Linux, RTOS, TCP/IP, UDP, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
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Software Engineer - Flight and Embedded
Culver City or Los Angeles
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Endeavor Optical Networks
Endeavor Optical Networks: Private space-technology startup building free-space laser satellite networks for dedicated intercontinental data transfer for enterprises.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline; embedded C/C++ development, bare-metal and RTOS experience, hardware bring-up, drivers, Python, and real-time systems expertise.
C, C++, Python, RTOS, I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, ADC, JTAG, cFS, F Prime, CCSDS, Zynq, CI
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System Security Engineer Level 3/4 (AHT)
Northridge, California, United States
$125k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
5+ YOEEngineering or computer science degree, 5+ years' experience for Level 3 or 8+ for Level 4, systems engineering expertise, embedded hardware/software familiarity, and active DoD Secret clearance.
NIST, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
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Software Engineer
Goleta, California, United States
$91k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne TechnologiesNYSE: TDY: Diversified industrial conglomerate providing advanced technology and instrumentation solutions.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years with C, C#, and/or C++, AI use in commercial software, a relevant BS/MS or equivalent experience, U.S. citizenship, and embedded systems, hardware, testing, and debugging expertise.
C, C#, C++, Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server, embedded Linux, RTEMs, I2C, SPI, USB, AI, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
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Software Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States
$150k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Outpost
Outpost: American aerospace building reusable orbital cargo vehicles and in-space manufacturing systems for government and commercial customers.
3+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent experience,3+ years professional software development,proficiency in C++ or Python,experience with real-time/embedded systems and CI/CD preferred,strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
C++, Python, RTOS, CI/CD
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Sr Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time
San Diego or El Segundo or Palmdale
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Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
8+ YOETop Secret clearance required/transferable, STEM degree with 8+ years (or advanced degree with reduced experience), C/C++/Python, RTOS experience (VxWorks/Integrity/Real Time Linux), SDLC, embedded/real-time systems, multi-threading, Agile, and avionics interface familiarity.
C, C++, Python, Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, Coverity, Atlassian, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux, 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Ethernet/IP, Fibre Channel
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VP, Software
Oxnard, California, United States
$230k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Swarm Aero
Swarm Aero: Private aerospace-defense building UAV swarms and command-and-control software for U.S. forces and allies.
10+ YOE4+ Mgmt10+ years software experience, 4+ years leading teams; experience across SaaS/product/embedded/autonomy; shipping real-world systems; strong engineering/product intuition; scaling orgs; clear communicator; AI tooling experience.
Legion, ROS, PX4
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Certification Systems Engineer, Lead
El Segundo, California, United States
$99k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Global firm providing management, technology, and engineering consulting services.
10+ YOE10+ years in DoD GPS software and system engineering; security info assurance experience; secure software and embedded systems security; experience with government security certification; MS Office; Bachelor’s degree; Secret clearance; TS/SCI a plus.
Microsoft Office
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Firmware Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$101k-$126k/yr OnsiteFull Time
EVgo
EVgoNasdaq Global Select Market: EVGO: Public U.S. electric-vehicle fast-charging network serving drivers, fleets, automakers, and businesses.
2+ YOEDevelop and maintain embedded Linux and microcontroller firmware for DC fast chargers; support CI/CD, system testing, and hardware-software integration. Typically requires Bachelor’s and ~2 years experience or equivalent.
embedded Linux, Google Test, Make, CMake, GitLab, Jenkins, Circle CI, JAMA, Jira, Python, Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), PCI-DSS, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG debugger, multimeter
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Senior AI Engineer
Morristown or Glendale or New York City
$140k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Coaction Specialty Insurance
Coaction Specialty Insurance: Private specialty property and casualty insurer serving U.S. commercial customers through underwriting and claims operations.
5+ YOE5+ years building production systems; proficiency in Python/C#/Java; experience with LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector DBs, ML/LLMOps; cloud experience (AWS/Azure); strong engineering hygiene and AI risk/security awareness.
Python, C#, Java, LLMs, ML APIs, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, REST, JSON, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, MLOps, LLMOps