Parallel Systems: Building autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles for freight transportation.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; systems programming in C, C++, Rust, or similar; familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, real-time software, digital protocols, hardware interfaces, and debugging.
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
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.
Sr Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time
San Diego or El Segundo or Palmdale
OnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
4+ YOERequires STEM degree with relevant years of experience, Top Secret clearance eligibility, proficiency in C/C++/Python, RTOS experience, SDLC and Agile experience, familiarity with data interfaces and CI/CD/static analysis tools.
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
5+ YOE5+ years professional software development, 3+ years C++ for embedded/real-time systems, 2+ years design/architecture experience, experience with safety-critical/high-reliability processes and translating research/prototype code to production.
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: Designs and builds launch vehicles and satellite systems.
0+ YOE0–5 years software engineering experience in robotics or embedded systems; proficiency in C++ or Python, ROS/ROS2, Linux, Git; hardware integration and real-time/embedded software experience.
Opto-Knowledge Systems: Develops advanced sensing, imaging, and AI for defense.
7+ YOE7+ years in robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time control; expert C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, embedded and real-time software; bachelor's degree; ability to obtain Secret clearance and meet U.S. person export requirements.
The Exploration Company: Developing and operating modular, reusable spacecraft for orbital logistics.
Experience with safety-critical software, requirements management, V&V and certification, C++ and Python proficiency, real-time/embedded experience, strong communication and testing skills.
Lynx Software Technologies: Provides secure, safety-certified software for aerospace and defense.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in STEM, 8+ years of C/C++ development, mission systems architecture and real-time embedded software experience, integration testing, onsite work, travel, and active Secret clearance.
Software Engineer, Level 3 — Space Resources Program
Los Angeles, California, United States
$165k-$231k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
5+ YOEB.S. in a related field, 5+ years delivering embedded/robotics/mission- or safety-critical software; proficiency in C/C++, Python, Git; real-time embedded and hardware integration experience; U.S. work authorization required.
Observable Space: Developing integrated hardware and software for persistent space observation.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5+ years in software, embedded, or systems-level development. Requires C/C++ proficiency, hardware-integrated systems experience, real-time systems knowledge, and strong debugging skills.
C, C++, Python, MATLAB, RTOS, Embedded Linux, CCSDS, HIL