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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

$130k - $185k

Owen Daniels

Senior Embedded Software Engineer: Space & AI

Location: Washington DC, (USA)

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $185,000 per annum

Great Benefits Package & Relocation Assistance

Company overview & Job Title:

Build the software that flies. A fast-growing Space & AI engineering company in Washington DC is hiring a brand-new Senior Embedded Software Engineer . You'll work on cutting-edge technology for the next generation of spacecraft and take it from first design to market.

Salary on offer:

The annual salary on offer for the successful Senior Embedded Software Engineer is $130,000 - $185,000 per annum.

Summary of the Embedded Software Engineering Role:

The successful Senior Embedded Software Engineer will lead the design, development, testing and maintenance of embedded software across the full product lifecycle. You'll get real ownership and real impact, with products that go to space.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
  • Embedded Software Programming in C, C++ & Python
  • Experience of Xilinx Zynq SoC (bare-metal, FreeRTOS, or embedded Linux)
  • Network interfaces – SPI, I2C, USB, UART, RS232/485, Ethernet
  • Ability to read an electrical schematic, debug & test equipment using Oscilloscopes, or similar
  • Experience with version control (Git or similar), CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and managing complex build systems across product lines
  • Experience writing maintainable code and setting up code review, testing, and documentation practices.
  • FPGA or SoC experience (VHDL/Verilog, Vivado, processor-to-logic interfaces) - Bonus
  • Experience in Aerospace, Spaceflight, Defense, or other high-reliability environments - Bonus
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

What's in it for you:

  • $130,000 – $185,000 per annum
  • Meaningful equity and real ownership
  • Significant growth opportunity within the company
  • Cutting-edge technology from day one
  • 401(k)
  • Healthcare, including dental and vision
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and parental leave
  • Free on-site gym
  • Relocation assistance

Ready to launch your next move?

Apply now or contact Frank Kanjanda at View email address on dcjobsite.com or View phone number on dcjobsite.com to find out more.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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