Our aerospace and defense client in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their team. Their operations provide critical systems and components for modern military vehicles.

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Embedded C or Embedded C++
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux.
• Familiarity with communication protocol drivers and stacks (e.g., networking, 1553, UART, SPI, I2C).
• Ability to read and understand electronic part datasheets, electrical schematics, and communication protocol documentation.
• Experience in Unix internals, low-level driver software, and GUI software is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel 10-15%.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, code, debug, and integrate new capabilities for turreted weapons systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing systems.
• Integrate new functionalities both in lab settings and field operations.
• Ensure executable software meets performance and contractual requirements.
• Provide necessary documentation and regular status reports to management.

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Coverity, HP Fortify, Veracode, Black Duck).
• Awareness of cybersecurity trends and techniques.
• Experience with network security and monitoring tools.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CSSLP, CISSP, GICSP, CEH, CISM) are a plus.