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# Embedded Flight Software Engineer

- **Company:** PROTEUS INC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Adobe Flash, Automation of Tests, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Desktop Publishing, Device Drivers, File Systems, Memory Management, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Flash Memory, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Non-Volatile Memory, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Read only Memory, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Fpga Hardware, Git, Information Technology, Software Performance, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.beyondlosangeles.com/job.asp?id=3478104433&tx=KL6767FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

We are seeking an Embedded Flight Software Engineer with deep expertise in low-level embedded software, FPGA interfaces, drivers, and bootloader development to join our flight program team. This is a full-time, in-office role for an experienced professional with a proven track record of hands-on FSW development. In this role, you will design and implement low-level drivers, BSPs, and boot systems while managing memory architectures and FPGA hardware interfaces. You will bridge the gap between low-level hardware and high-level FSW logic, ensuring reliable spacecraft boot behavior, fail-safe recovery, and deterministic bus communications in space environments., * Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or similar field.

 * 5+ years of embedded software engineering experience, with exposure to low-level driver development, hardware integration, or bootloaders.
 * Strong proficiency in C, C++, embedded Linux, and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
 * Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and automated testing/CI workflows.
 * Strong ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
 * Must possess or be willing and eligible to obtain a United States Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance., * Experience writing custom drivers for FPGA logic blocks or hardware interfaces (such as I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, or SpaceWire).
 * Experience with hardware-level communication protocols and hardware/software integration.
 * Experience working in clean room environments and adhering to ESD protocols.
 * Demonstrated experience with custom bootloader design, memory controller drivers, Flash file systems, and image verification/recovery techniques.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 per year. Final compensation is based on experience, education and qualifications.

## Description

* Develop low-level C/C++ drivers, Board Support Packages (BSPs), and hardware interfaces for microcontrollers, FPGAs, and standard communication buses.
 * Design and implement stage-1 and stage-2 bootloaders, robust boot behaviors, partition swapping logic, and fail-safe recovery modes.
 * Architect memory management strategies across volatile and non-volatile memory (NOR/NAND Flash, SRAM, EEPROM) to preserve data integrity across reboots.
 * Configure low-level communication protocols and bus interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, SpaceWire, or PCIe) between compute units, peripherals, and payloads.
 * Implement telemetry collection, time synchronization, and task scheduling within RTOS or embedded OS environments.
 * Execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and debugging on flatsats using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and FPGA emulator tools.
 * Manage the codebase using modern version control systems and contribute to CI/CD workflows for automated testing and continuous integration.
 * Execute comprehensive test campaigns on testbeds and flight units to verify software performance under flight-like conditions.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate subsystems with the spacecraft main compute element.
 * Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
 * Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
 * Provide technical guidance on FSW architectures to fellow engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.