Top Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

Design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain embedded software/firmware (Linux/VxWorks) across the full SDLC. Use C/C++, scripting, model-based engineering, CI/CD/DevSecOps and Agile practices. Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams; support program needs and occasional travel.

Design, develop, test, and operate highly reliable embedded software for Starlink spacecraft and ground systems. Build autonomous, fault-tolerant systems; create prototypes; analyze metrics; develop unit and hardware-in-the-loop tests; optimize performance; and own software through release and flight operations. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers, provide technical leadership, and continuously improve systems in a dynamic environment.

Architect, develop, integrate, test, debug, and optimize embedded software for diverse hardware platforms using RTOS, bare-metal, Zephyr, and Linux environments. Lead software architecture, system validation, test automation, and multi-threaded application development while collaborating with hardware and software teams. Define test strategies, analyze defects, document designs, conduct code reviews, mentor engineers, optimize performance and power usage, and contribute to open-source projects.

Design and implement bare-metal real-time firmware for power conversion units: high-resolution PWM, synchronized ADC sampling, low-level peripheral drivers, multi-core optimization, CI/CD integration, and collaboration with power electronics engineers to scale products from prototype to production with safety-focused designs.

Design, develop, and test embedded software, digital logic, Linux kernel modules, and user-space Linux software. Lead hardware/FPGA/software integration, assist analog/mixed-signal board design and hardware bring-up, develop manufacturing/test tools, apply AI-assisted development, and assist project planning and management.

As an Accelerator Software Engineer, you will develop firmware and software for an ASIC, collaborating on design and implementation across multiple domains, including host-side drivers and microcontroller architecture.

Develop and verify safety-critical embedded software for an aircraft Charge Control Unit. Design charge-control systems interfacing with high-voltage hardware, decompose requirements under DO-178C, implement fault detection and diagnostics, analyze schematics and signal integrity, conduct HIL testing, and support software certification processes.

Develop and maintain reliable flight software and firmware for satellite flight computers, earth station hubs, and custom control hardware. Responsibilities include architecture, design, C++ development, communication protocol integration, continuous integration, automated testing, code reviews, hardware-software integration, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will deliver complex projects incrementally and mentor junior engineers across commercial and U.S. Government programs.

Design, develop, optimize, test, and debug high-assurance embedded Linux software for radar equipment subsystems using C++. Participate in code and design reviews, improve development and testing practices, automate testing, and collaborate with radar, signal-processing, hardware, and software teams. The role owns assigned software components and contributes to secure, real-time platform functionality, including systems-level programming, communication protocols, and continuous improvement.

Tests embedded software and electrical systems controlling vehicle operations, including diagnostic troubleshooting, automated testing, hardware testing, regression testing, and machine testing. Develops application, remote, hardware, and regression test plans; evaluates software deliveries; participates in project meetings; and supports product launches. May travel to field locations to resolve complex issues and assist marketing or quality activities.

Perform verification activities for real-time embedded aerospace and defense software, including artifact reviews, test case and procedure development, analysis, results compilation, and requirements traceability. Ensure compliance with DO-178C objectives across simulation, integration, target hardware, and HIL environments. Collaborate with hardware, development, and certification teams, investigate findings, support schedules and quality objectives, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Performs verification activities for safety-critical embedded aerospace and defense software, including artifact reviews, test case and procedure development, simulation, integration, target hardware, and HIL testing. Ensures DO-178C compliance, requirements traceability, test result accuracy, and resolution of verification findings. Collaborates with project teams, supports schedules and quality objectives, and investigates root causes.

Lead end-to-end development of safety-critical real-time embedded software for aerospace and defense systems. Manage requirements, design, coding, integration, technical reviews, verification support, and DO-178 certification activities. Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams; defend technical decisions; communicate project status; and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Lead ownership of Dapster's robotic system, writing code for sensors and interfaces, integrating devices, and contributing to foundational technology.

Lead design and development of system-level services, diagnostics, and tooling for an AI inference platform. Support board/firmware bring-up, kernel and driver development, hardware/software co-design, manufacturing test integration, and system-level performance and power optimization. Collaborate with silicon, hardware, and manufacturing teams to debug and validate platform software.

The role involves developing embedded software for medical devices, utilizing C and C++ across various stages of the SDLC.

Lead design and development of embedded software for connected heavy vehicles, including telematics, OTA updates, networking, video streaming, and vehicle integration. Provide technical leadership, establish architecture and best practices, drive Agile delivery, and perform hands-on vehicle validation and troubleshooting in manufacturing and field environments.

The role involves managing an embedded C/C++ software team's build and release process using Clearcase and migrating to Perforce/GIT, along with supporting development tools and infrastructure.

The Embedded Software Engineer will develop algorithms, program DSP and MCU, write embedded software for real time systems, and perform integration and validation of algorithms.

The Embedded Software Engineer will design and implement software for ECG products, focusing on signal acquisition. Responsibilities include testing, collaboration using Scrum, and improving software efficiency.

This role leads architectural decisions in embedded systems, collaborates with stakeholders to define requirements, and manages the full software development life cycle for embedded software.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop firmware for brain machine implants, focusing on latency, power efficiency, and reliability. Responsibilities include writing software in Rust, optimizing performance, contributing to testing, and maintaining documentation.

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer leads the development of complex embedded software for military and space applications, managing technical risks and providing expertise in real-time systems.

Develop and test flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft, working on embedded systems and collaborating with cross-discipline teams.

As an Embedded Software Engineer at SpaceX, you will develop software for space-grade components, maintain OSS software, and support testing and integration with hardware.