San Diego, CA

Salary
$140,000–$175,000from the description
Posted
Aug 9, 2026
Location
San Diego, CA
Last confirmed open
Sep 24, 2026

What this job asks for AI summary

An embedded software engineering role focused on developing and maintaining software for space-grade hardware products — including single-board computers, software-defined radios, and laser communications systems. The work spans firmware, device drivers, board support packages, and hardware-software interface design, in close collaboration with hardware engineers. Suited to experienced embedded systems developers comfortable with low-level C/C++ and real-time operating environments.

Senior level · 7+ years · Bachelor's required · Full-time

Must have (13)
C or C++embedded LinuxLinux kernelVxWorksARM, Powerpc, X86, Ti Dsp or 8051SPIUARTI2CEthernetPCIUSBRS-422 or Rs 232CAN
Nice to have (5)
SpaceWireMATLABPythonCameraLinkCode Composer Studio

“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.

Posted 2 times — it's one opening, so apply once.

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What gives you an edge
Linux kernel2%VxWorks2%ARM2%I2C2%SPI3%UART3%embedded Linux5%Ethernet10%

Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.

What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762). This posting is about at that midpoint.

Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Aug 13, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.

Why we read it this way (6)

Location is not specified in the posting; no CBSA could be determined. Space Micro Inc. (the subsidiary named in the job duties) is based in San Diego, CA — but this is not confirmed in the posting itself.

The security clearance section states only that applicants must be a US Person (ITAR/EAR compliance); no specific clearance level is required or mentioned as a gate.

The embedded processor list (ARM, PowerPC, x86, TI-DSP, 8051) is presented as a single 'experience with' requirement; ARM is used as the primary name with the others as alternatives since they are interchangeable examples of the same requirement.

SPI, UART, I2C, and Ethernet appear in both the body narrative and the qualifications section; they are treated as required. SpaceWire appears in both sections but is explicitly called 'a plus' in the narrative, so it is treated as preferred.

MATLAB is explicitly marked 'Preferred' in the posting. Python is also marked 'Preferred.' CameraLink is explicitly 'a plus.' Code Composer Studio is explicitly 'desired.' All four are marked as preferred accordingly.

The degree requirement lists BSEE, BSCE, or BSCS — all bachelor's-level degrees in engineering or computer science disciplines; Bachelors is the minimum hard-required degree.

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