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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Avionics)

- **Company:** INVERSION LLC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $139,000.0 - $201,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Boolean Algebra, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Desktop Computing, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Real-Time Operating Systems, Serial Communications, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SystemVerilog, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), VxWorks, Software Organization, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Git, Information Technology, Bare Metal
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-software-engineer-avionics-los-angeles-ca--c7134fe8-7f43-4a55-8719-7e7ac0ee8338

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Embedded Software, Avionics, Aerospace and Defense, Aerodynamics, Cargo/Freight, Government, Microcontroller, Avionics, Software Engineering, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.

 * Typically 5+ years of professional experience developing low-level embedded C/C++ software for real-time systems.
 * Hands-on experience with bare-metal microcontrollers and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS, RTEMS, or VxWorks.
 * Proven capability to read electrical schematics, understand datasheet registers, and debug physical hardware using laboratory instruments.
 * Experience implementing standard hardware peripheral drivers and serial communication protocols.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance., * Experience developing software for safety-critical or high-reliability applications (e.g., aerospace, automotive, or medical devices).
 * Familiarity with modern software development practices, including Git, unit test frameworks, static analysis tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, and hardware scripting.
 * Experience developing embedded software on Linux-based systems.
 * Experience developing FPGA designs and digital logic using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
 * Experience developing custom Board Support Packages (BSPs), bootloader configurations, device startup code, and hardware abstraction layers (HAL).
 * Experience participating in electrical schematic reviews and collaborating closely with hardware engineers to guide board-level design.
 * Experience leading PCB bring-up, design verification testing (DVT), hardware qualification, and transition to production.
 * Prior experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup or small hardware integration team.

## Description

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Inversion you will own the development, testing, and deployment of highly reliable, low-latency flight software that runs on Arc's vehicle avionics hardware. You will design and implement safety-critical code for microcontrollers, power distribution units, flight computers, and communication systems. Operating with high autonomy, you will bridge the gap between hardware and software, debugging boundary-level issues, establishing embedded coding standards, and ensuring our flight processors execute flawlessly through extreme reentry environments., * Design, develop, and maintain high-reliability, real-time embedded software in C/C++ for Arc flight computers, microcontrollers, and actuators.

 * Architect and implement low-level device drivers for communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and RS-422.
 * Own embedded software modules end-to-end, from early requirements definition through testing, qualification, and vehicle-level flight operations.
 * Bring up new avionics hardware platforms, debugging complex hardware-software boundary issues using JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and packet sniffers.
 * Integrate and validate embedded code using software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments.
 * Perform rigorous code reviews, establish technical standards, and mentor junior embedded engineers on the team.
 * Collaborate closely with the core Flight Software and Simulation teams to align vehicle autonomy, telemetry architectures, and GNC algorithm execution.