Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA (100% On-Site / Lab-Based) Salary: $150K-$250K / year (Negotiable based on experience) + Benefits & Equity About the Role Our client is building safety-critical flight systems that must operate perfectly every single time. They are looking for a Senior Embedded Systems & Controls Software Engineer to design and own the "brain" of the system—the supervisory logic, state machines, and safety sequencing that control how multiple hardware subsystems interact. This is an on-site, lab-heavy role in Irvine, CA, because you will be working directly with physical hardware, flight controllers, and testing rigs. What this role is NOT: This is not a low-level silicon driver writing role, nor is it an inner-loop math algorithm role. You are focusing on the system-level behavior, architecture, and safety logic of the entire machine. What You'll Do System Control & Logic: Design and build the main state machines and software logic that handle system power-up, everyday flight operations, and emergency fault recoveries. Embedded Coding: Write clean, reliable code in C/C++ or use MATLAB/Simulink for safety-critical microcontrollers. Hardware Integration & Bring-Up: Work hands-on in the lab to test your code on real hardware, debug communication issues, and ensure everything runs predictably. Network Communication: Set up and manage communication protocols between different parts of the system using CAN, SPI, and Ethernet. What We Are Looking For Experience: 5+ years of professional experience writing embedded software for real-time, physical hardware systems. Core Skills: Strong skills in embedded C/C++ and model-based design workflows using MATLAB and Simulink. Hardware Comfort: You enjoy being in the lab, working closely with electrical engineers, and using scopes or logic analyzers to debug code on real boards. Communication Buses: Solid understanding of messaging and fault handling over CAN, SPI, or similar networks. Industry Background: Experience with electric vehicles, robotics, aviation, or safety-critical systems (like ISO 26262 or DO-178C standards) is a huge plus. Competitive salary 160K-250K (negotiable based on your depth of experience). Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) and company equity. The opportunity to have true architectural ownership over a cutting-edge aerospace project. #J-18808-Ljbffr