The
Level VI Embedded Software Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, development, integration, and verification of safety-critical embedded software systems supporting advanced DoD missile defense, aerospace, and propulsion technologies.
This role provides technical leadership across embedded platforms and works closely with systems, electrical, propulsion, and modeling, simulation and algorithm design (MSAD) teams to deliver high-reliability real-time control solutions compliant with aerospace and defense standards (DO-178C, MIL-STD, MDA guidance).
In this role, the essential functions are:- Lead architecture and development of real-time embedded software for aerospace and defense applications.
- Define software requirements, interfaces, and system integration strategies in coordination with Systems Engineering.
- Develop low-level drivers, BSPs, middleware, and real-time control software.
- Implement embedded communication interfaces including RS-422 and other high-reliability serial protocols.
- Develop software supporting motor control electronics including DC brushless motor systems and propulsion-related control hardware.
- Integrate embedded software with instrumentation systems, sensors, data acquisition hardware, and test electronics.
- Lead software design reviews and program milestones including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
- Ensure compliance with DO-178C, MIL-STD-498, and other applicable aerospace software standards.
- Oversee software verification and validation including unit testing, integration testing, SIL/HIL testing, and hardware qualification testing.
- Support system integration, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Mentor embedded software engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
- Support proposal development and technical briefings with internal leadership and DoD customers.
Qualifications: - 15+ years of embedded software development experience in aerospace, defense, missile systems, or other high-reliability environments.
- Proven experience developing safety-critical or mission-critical embedded software.
- Experience supporting full lifecycle development under DoD and/or MDA programs.
- Strong experience with real-time control systems, GNC, propulsion control, or motor control systems.
- Experience integrating embedded systems with FPGA interfaces, ADC/DAC hardware, and instrumentation systems.
- Experience with communication buses including RS-422, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpaceWire, and Ethernet.
- Experience developing embedded software on ARM-based processors such as STM32 or similar microcontroller architectures.
- Experience supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and system integration activities.
- Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git or ClearCase.
- Expert proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of low-level hardware interfaces, interrupts, memory management, and real-time systems.
- Experience with ARM-based processors including STM32 or comparable architectures.
- Experience developing drivers and communication stacks for RS-422 and avionics-grade serial interfaces.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
- Knowledge of software safety and reliability analysis techniques (FMEA, FTA, hazard analysis).
- Experience supporting embedded control of DC brushless motors, actuators, or propulsion electronics.
- Strong systems-level thinking across hardware and software domains.
- Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Expert proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of low-level hardware interfaces, interrupts, memory management, and real-time systems.
- Experience with ARM-based processors including STM32 or comparable architectures.
- Experience developing drivers and communication stacks for RS-422 and avionics-grade serial interfaces.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
- Knowledge of software safety and reliability analysis techniques (FMEA, FTA, hazard analysis).
- Experience supporting embedded control of DC brushless motors, actuators, or propulsion electronics.
- Strong systems-level thinking across hardware and software domains.
- Excellent technical communication skills
Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
- Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations
- Ability to work onsite in a secure engineering lab environment
- Up to 15% travel may be required
The good faith base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $279,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.
Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment
California pay range
$190,000-$279,000 USD
