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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Moog Inc. - **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Unix, Communications Protocols, Data Control, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Graphical User Interface, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Bare Metal - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/candidate/trackback_apply?vacancyId=[vacid] ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering desired. + Bachelor of Science degree in other engineering fields may be considered with appropriate additional experience in the design/development/test of real-time control software. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design/development/test of embedded real-time control software. + 7+ years of relevant technical experience preferred. * C language (java a plus) * OS experience, especially RTOS (bare metal and embedded Linux a plus) * Experience with communication protocol drivers and stacks (networking, 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.) * Read and understand electronic part data sheets, electrical schematics, communication protocol documents. * Experience in Unix internals, low level driver software, communication interface software as well as GUI software is a plus. * Ability to travel approximately 10-15%. * Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. ## Description We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Moog's Space and Defense Group. This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, which provides every other Friday off! Moog's Santa Barbara Operationsprovides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development, Moog provides expert solutions in: * Stabilized Turret Drive Systems * Integrated WeaponSystems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software) * Ammunition Handling * Data Control and Distribution * Power Management and Distribution, * Design, code, debug, and integrate new capabilities for our new and existing turreted weapons systems (RIwP) * Debug issues with existing systems * Integration of new capabilities both in the Systems Integration Lab and in the field. * Design and architect software that meets scalability, performance and modularity requirements * Deliver executable software that meets quality and performance requirements * Deliver other software work products (documentation) that meet contractual requirements * Provide status reportingtomanagement during project execution ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Single Server, Global Reach: Running a Worldwide Marketplace on Bare Metal in a Cloud-Dominated World](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1206-single-server-global-reach-running-a-worldwide-marketplace-on-bare-metal-in-a-cloud-dominated-world) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) - [How to Avoid Tech Hype Traps - Josip Stuhli](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1817-how-to-avoid-tech-hype-traps-josip-stuhli) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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