Embedded Software Engineer

Safran DSI•Camarillo, CA

9d•$80,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Embedded Software Engineer will develop robust, production-quality software for integrated imaging and sensing systems. This role spans low-level microcontroller firmware, embedded Linux/Android application development, and system-level integration. The ideal candidate thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoys working close to hardware to bring complex electro-optical systems to life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum of 5 years of professional embedded software development experience
Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems
Experience developing in Linux environments (kernel or user-space)
Experience developing Android-based embedded applications
Hands-on experience interfacing peripherals with microcontrollers
Working knowledge of communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet
Experience with Git-based version control systems
Familiarity with modern IDEs and debugging tools
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in imaging systems, sensors, or optoelectronic devices
Experience with bootloaders, BSP development, or device driver development
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience with power management optimization in embedded systems
Familiarity with secure boot or secure embedded architectures
Experience working in regulated or defense environments
Experience developing automated test scripts using Python
Understanding of software lifecycle processes and configuration management
Experience working in an ITAR environment

Responsibilities

Derive and develop detailed software requirements from system-level specifications
Design, implement, test, and validate embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems
Develop and maintain low-level drivers and hardware abstraction layers
Interface with imaging sensors, camera modules, displays, and other peripherals
Implement and optimize communication interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet
Develop user-space applications in Linux and Android environments
Design and validate power management and boot sequencing software
Support system integration, debugging, and performance optimization
Contribute to architecture decisions, design trade studies, and technical reviews
Prepare and maintain documentation including specifications, test plans, and validation procedures
Collaborate closely with electrical, optical, mechanical, and systems engineers
Perform other duties as assigned