*POSITION DESCRIPTION*

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be part of an innovative team that designs and manufactures state-of-the-art avionics, power, and flight termination systems? Put your skills to work and help develop innovative products for space launch vehicles and small satellites with Space Information Laboratories!

*Position title:* Embedded Software Engineer

*Reports to:* Engineering Manager

*Summary:*

As an Embedded Software Engineer at our company, you will be responsible for executing a complete embedded software development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have excellent skills in collaborative problem solving, the willingness to overcome hardware constraints, and the internal drive to create quality products.

*Responsibilities:*

* Understands the approach and design decisions and can create an implementation that supports overall design * Works with other engineers on the team through pair programming, open communications, and collaboration; mentoring as necessary * Actively participates in the software development lifecycle * Develops VxWorks real-time embedded avionics and flight termination system software * Documents and develops embedded software assurance plans * Write engineering documentation to meet customer software requirements * Develop real-time embedded avionics software architecture * Tests embedded avionics software with end-to-end hardware in the loop testing * Proactively perform code reviews, give feedback, and ask questions * Supports all aspect of the software development, including quality, performance testing, and production support * Prepare reports on performance and progress and present them to executive management * Update SIL repositories daily with source documentation and SIL proprietary code * Oversight of junior team members * Other duties as assigned

*Experience*

Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the following areas: VxWorks programming, FPGA and Microcontroller embedded software engineering, and analysis and interpretation of physical phenomena or engineering data.

*Required Skills:*

* Proficient in all phases of engineering development (requirements, design, test and production) * FPGA and Microcontroller (Atom, PIC, Atmel, etc.) and embedded software * Experience with real-time embedded operating system and communication ports (RS-232/422/485, USB, CAN, Ethernet, etc.) connected to navigation (GPS Rx, INS, IMU, etc.) and environmental sensors * Real-time Operating Systems (VxWorks, Linux, etc.) running multiple digital I/O * VxWorks embedded software programming in C/C++ for safety critical systems * Excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic * Strong organizational, communications, leadership, and interpersonal skills? together

with a results-driven approach

* Must be a motivated self-starter who maintains a friendly, courteous, and compassionate demeaner * Ability to write technical documents and procedures

*Preferred Skills*

* Experience with AS9100D Quality Management System policies and procedures * Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, SharePoint, etc.) * Understand AUTOSAR and MISRA C++ Guidelines for safety critical systems

*Education*

* Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. Masters degree preferred.

*ITAR Requirements*

* To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

*Other Requirements*

* All applicants must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. * Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance. * Must use personal mobile device for multi-factor authentication (MFA) for system access. This authenticates your identity.

*Space Information Laboratories Mission:*

To develop, manufacture, and integrate cost effective, operationally responsive technologies for aerospace and defense industries. SIL is committed to providing quality engineering design and products to support customers mission success.

*Compensation:*

*Salary Range:* $100,921.00 (Level I) - $141,606.00 (Level III)

*Medical Benefits: *Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, which includes one hundred percent (100%) coverage for the employee and fifty percent (50%) coverage for dependents

*Retirement Benefits*: Company 401k retirement plan, where the company will match up to four percent (4%) of employee contributions, subject to plan terms and conditions.

*Insurance Benefits:* $15,000 in company-paid life insurance

*Other Benefits:* Two (2) weeks of annual vacation, five (5) days of sick leave, and eleven (11) annual government holidays.

*Diversity:*

SIL is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you are interested in working for Space Information Laboratories, then:

*Submit your resume, cover letter, and any Letters of References*

*Send to: *hr@spaceinformationlabs.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,921.00 - $141,606.00 per year

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) 4% Match * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Relocation assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance

Application Question(s): * Are you eligible to receive a security clearance in the US? This is a hard requirement.

Ability to Commute: * Santa Maria, CA 93455 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: * Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person