Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid Onsite M/W/Th)
Compensation: $135,000 $200,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Software Engineering team, reporting to the Director of Software Engineering.

In this role, youll contribute to the development of next-generation radios and advanced research projects. Youll work across the entire system stack, including device drivers, networking, encryption, and security features.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite each week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.

• Develop network management software and web interface solutions.

• Implement and integrate security protocols and encryption algorithms.

• Build audio streaming and push-to-talk voice applications.

• Analyze and enhance product security and robustness to meet standards such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.

• Develop testing software for performance and reliability validation.

• Create and maintain device drivers and board support packages (BSP) for ARM and RISC-V systems.

• Customize Linux systems and develop scripting solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of embedded system software development experience.

• Strong expertise in C programming and Linux kernel driver development.

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract work.

• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with a variety of security protocols and encryption algorithms (including CNSA suite).

• Knowledge of socket programming and Internet/Ethernet protocols.

• Understanding of MAC and networking layers in communication systems.

• Experience with BSP development for AMD UltraScale+, MPSoC, and Microchip Polarfire SoC.

• Familiarity with IPsec (Internet Protocol Security).

• Linux Interrupt Service Routine (ISR) development experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $135,000 $200,000

• Hybrid schedule: Onsite M/W/Th, remote Tu/Fri

• Comprehensive benefits package