Principal Software Engineer

Job Juncture

San Diego, CA, United States

22 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Compensation

$220,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.jobjuncture.com

Tech stack

Binary Space Partitioning UClibc (C Standard Library) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Software Debugging Device Drivers File Systems Linux on Embedded Systems Embedded Software Flash Memory Python (Programming Language) Software Architecture

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Verification and Validation (Software) VxWorks Yocto Information Technology Bare Metal Hardware Debugging

Job description

Design, develop, document, and test embedded software for aerospace products.
Develop and debug bootloaders, BSPs, kernels, and device drivers for VxWorks 6.9/7.0, Embedded Linux, RTEMS, and bare-metal environments.
Write code in C/C++ and assembly for embedded systems; develop Python-based desktop GUI tools (e.g., pyvisa, nidaqmx) for automated test equipment.
Support system verification, debugging, and manufacturing with test programs, plans, and technical expertise.
Participate in technical customer discussions and cross-discipline design reviews.
Contribute to software architecture, planning, risk management, and process improvement across projects.

Requirements

830 years of experience in embedded software development.
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, BSP, kernel, and driver development.
Strong experience with VxWorks, Embedded Linux, and/or bare-metal systems.
Familiar with Buildroot/Yocto, NAND Flash file systems, and low-level hardware debugging using lab tools and in-circuit emulators.
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (MS preferred).
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.