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Stealth Startup Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand. Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer. You will design and implement software for embedded aerospace systems. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of critical aerospace systems software for rapid deployment and testing on a novel platform. Key responsibilities. Develop and implement embedded software for fault detection, guidance, navigation, and flight control systems. Optimize software for real-time performance. Integrate and test algorithms and software at module, software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and system level testing. Manage configurations on embedded devices, specifying how hardware will interface with software. Drive complete software integrations from inception to completion. Contribute to software system architecture and design for a greenfield projec. Contribute to computer vision software. Qualifications: High proficiency in embedded C/C++ or equivalent systems language. 3+ years of experience in embedded systems design. Familiarity with communication protocols like I2C, CAN, SPI,UART. Experience with low-level hardware driver implementation. Understanding of GNC, control and estimation theory, and autonomous sensors and integration. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment. Preferred Skills: Understanding of missile GNC, aerodynamics, flight dynamics and controls. Understanding of computer vision, perception, filtering, and estimation techniques High proficiency in Python and/or Rust Experience with embedded Linux Experience with complex computer vision tasks ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
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Embedded Software Engineer
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Stealth Startup Join to apply for the
Embedded Software Engineer
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Stealth Startup Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand. Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer. You will design and implement software for embedded aerospace systems. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of critical aerospace systems software for rapid deployment and testing on a novel platform. Key responsibilities. Develop and implement embedded software for fault detection, guidance, navigation, and flight control systems. Optimize software for real-time performance. Integrate and test algorithms and software at module, software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and system level testing. Manage configurations on embedded devices, specifying how hardware will interface with software. Drive complete software integrations from inception to completion. Contribute to software system architecture and design for a greenfield projec. Contribute to computer vision software. Qualifications: High proficiency in embedded C/C++ or equivalent systems language. 3+ years of experience in embedded systems design. Familiarity with communication protocols like I2C, CAN, SPI,UART. Experience with low-level hardware driver implementation. Understanding of GNC, control and estimation theory, and autonomous sensors and integration. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment. Preferred Skills: Understanding of missile GNC, aerodynamics, flight dynamics and controls. Understanding of computer vision, perception, filtering, and estimation techniques High proficiency in Python and/or Rust Experience with embedded Linux Experience with complex computer vision tasks ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Industries Technology, Information and Internet, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Space Research and Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stealth Startup by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Embedded Software Engineer” roles.
Carson, CA $100,000.00-$175,000.00 1 month ago Los Angeles, CA $120,000.00-$170,000.00 8 hours ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 3 weeks ago Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Fall 2025 (Avionics)
Carson, CA $90,000.00-$110,000.00 1 day ago Los Angeles, CA $133,000.00-$235,000.00 2 weeks ago Cypress, CA $124,000.00-$132,000.00 5 days ago Embedded Software Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link
Northridge, CA $129,300.00-$223,600.00 3 days ago Los Angeles, CA $150,000.00-$170,000.00 23 hours ago Embedded Software Engineer (Experienced/Senior)
Santa Monica, CA $178,000.00-$313,000.00 1 week ago Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)
Embedded Software Engineer, Cellular, Level 5
Embedded Software Engineer, Optical Inter-satellite Link
Hawthorne, CA $160,000.00-$225,000.00 5 days ago Hawthorne, CA $160,000.00-$225,000.00 5 days ago Embedded Software Engineer / Principal Embedded Software Engineer (AHT) - R10196744
Manhattan Beach, CA $89,400.00-$165,500.00 1 month ago Senior Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer
Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Systems
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