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# Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace/ Military)

- **Company:** 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $121,992.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Hardware Interface Design, MATLAB, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-232, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Integration Tests
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=91d59dcbab21dc8b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Waterfall software development?, * Bachelor's Degree (BSCS/BSEE) with 3-5 years of related experience, * Strong expertise in software engineering methodologies and best practices for embedded application development using:

 * C
 * C++
 * Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) models:
 * Waterfall
 * V-Model
 * Iterative
 * Incremental
 * Spiral
 * Agile
 * Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools
 * Extensive experience in hardware interface development, including:
 * Board bring-up
 * Operating system bring-up
 * Device driver development
 * Proficiency with peripheral hardware interfaces:
 * UART
 * USB
 * Ethernet
 * I2C
 * SPI
 * RS232
 * RS422
 * Knowledge of communication protocols:
 * CAN
 * TCP/IP
 * UDP
 * Hands-on experience using electronics test and measurement equipment:
 * Oscilloscope
 * Logic Analyzer
 * Digital Multi-meter

Preferred / Nice to Have

 * Experience with:
 * MOSA Principles
 * FACE Technical Standards
 * RTOS
 * Safety-critical software processes
 * RTCA/DO-178 compliant software architecture

## Description

* Design and develop embedded software for:
 * Ammunition handling systems
 * Thermal management systems
 * Aeromechanical systems
 * Turbo machinery
 * Various electronics systems
 * Perform:
 * Requirement Analysis, Allocation, Derivation, and Traceability
 * Trade Studies and Risk Analysis
 * Architectural and Module Design
 * Module Implementation and Verification
 * Develop:
 * Algorithms, modeling, and simulation using MATLAB
 * Ensure:
 * Regulatory compliance with customer safety and security standards
 * Prepare:
 * Technical communication through presentations and documentation
 * Support:
 * In-house and field integration & testing


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