Embedded Software Engineer (Secret Clearance Required) with Security Clearance

Embedded Software Engineer (Secret Clearance Required) Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems Position Overview: We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support cutting-edge space, flight, and ground system programs in Manhattan Beach, CA. In this role, you will develop and maintain embedded software solutions operating in resource-constrained environments with both soft and hard real-time requirements. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, develop, test, and integrate mission-critical software supporting advanced aerospace and defense systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer who thrives in a fast-paced development environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges involving real-time systems, data processing, control systems, and hardware integration. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, document, test, and debug embedded software applications and systems.
- Develop software using modern Object-Oriented design principles and C++ programming techniques.
- Implement software solutions supporting real-time data processing, routing, analysis, and control system functions.
- Work within resource-constrained embedded environments utilizing real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Collaborate with hardware engineers and multidisciplinary teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Analyze system requirements and develop software architectures to meet program objectives.
- Support software integration, verification, validation, and testing activities.
- Develop utility programs and software tools to support system functionality and performance.
- Ensure compliance with software engineering standards, best practices, and program requirements.
- Participate in Agile, Waterfall, or Spiral development processes as required.
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline from an accredited university. - 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong experience with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and C++ programming. Experience developing software in a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment such as:
- FreeRTOS
- RT-Linux
- Green Hills Integrity
- Similar RTOS platforms
- Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory and development environment.
- Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to maintain clearance. Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience across the complete software development lifecycle, including:
- System architecture
- Requirements analysis and definition
- Object-oriented software development
- Unit testing
- System integration and testing
- Experience working with laboratory test equipment, including:
- Signal generators
- Noise generators
- Logic analyzers
- Spectrum analyzers
- Network analyzers
- Power supplies and switching equipment
- Experience with hardware validation and verification of:
- RF systems
- Digital devices
- Mixed-signal hardware
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, satellite, or space system development programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working effectively on large, cross-functional engineering teams. Why Join Us?
Work on advanced aerospace and national security programs.
Collaborate with highly skilled engineers across multiple disciplines.
Contribute to innovative technologies supporting space, flight, and ground systems.
Be part of a mission-driven team developing solutions with real-world impact. Applicants must possess an active Secret Security Clearance at the time of application.