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Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer
K2 Space
Remote, United States
We are seeking a Senior FPGA & Silicon Bring-up Engineer to accelerate the development of next-generation communications ASICs. You will own FPGA prototyping, firmware enablement,…
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Validation Engineer - Alpena Area
The Pivot Group Network
Alpena · Alpena, MI
Experience with automated test equipment and data acquisition systems.
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Controls Engineer - Adrian Area
The Pivot Group Network
Adrian · Adrian, MI
This posting covers Controls Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Adrian in Lenawee County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Tecumseh, Hudson,…
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Software Engineer - DevOps
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $96,000 to $192,000 USD / year
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer – DevOps based in United States .
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Validation Engineer - Mount Clemens Area
The Pivot Group Network
Mount Clemens · Mount Clemens, MI
Experience with automated test equipment and data acquisition systems.
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Controls Engineer - Dearborn Area
The Pivot Group Network
Dearborn · Dearborn, MI
This posting covers Controls Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Dearborn in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Taylor, Romulus, Allen…
Added 37 mins ago
Electrical Engineer - Wixom Area
The Pivot Group Network
Wixom · Wixom, MI
Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a electrical engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building…
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Packaging Engineer - Saginaw Area
The Pivot Group Network
Saginaw · Saginaw, MI
Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a packaging engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to…
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Controls Engineer - Sault Ste. Marie Area
The Pivot Group Network
Sault Ste. Marie · Sault Ste. Marie, MI
This posting covers Controls Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Pickford.
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Packaging Engineer - East Tawas Area
The Pivot Group Network
East Tawas · East Tawas, MI
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a packaging engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to…
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Test Engineer - Mount Clemens Area
The Pivot Group Network
Mount Clemens · Mount Clemens, MI
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a test engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering…
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Packaging Engineer - Iron River Area
The Pivot Group Network
Iron River · Iron River, MI
Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a packaging engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to…
Added 42 mins ago
Validation Engineer - Escanaba Area
The Pivot Group Network
Escanaba · Escanaba, MI
Experience with automated test equipment and data acquisition systems.
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Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Bright Silicon Technologies
Pleasanton, CA
- $110,000 to $250,000 USD / year
We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with hardware/software co-design experience to help guide system architecture design for OCTANE. You’ll work with engineers across…
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Systems Application Software Engineer
Bright Silicon Technologies
Pleasanton, CA
- $100,000 to $170,000 USD / year
We’re looking for a Systems Application Software Engineer with 2–5 years of experience to develop the software that operates our systems. This is a broad, hands-on engineering role spanning…
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QA Engineer
Vertex Sigma Software
Foster City, CA
Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office
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Test Engineer
Vertex Sigma Software
Foster City, CA
Test Engineer - RiderDash, Concierge and CoreDash Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office We are seeking a Test Engineer to join the Product Software QA Team, focusing on manual and…
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1699 - Network Engineer IV
Sigma Defense
San Diego, CA
- $125,000 to $145,000 USD / year
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher · Candidate must hold an active Secret clearance to begin work
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1759 - DevSecOps Engineer
Sigma Defense
Rome, NY
- $120,000 to $130,000 USD / year
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance
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1759 - DevSecOps Engineer
Sigma Defense
San Diego, CA
- $120,000 to $130,000 USD / year
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance
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1759 - DevSecOps Engineer
Sigma Defense
Tampa, FL
- $120,000 to $130,000 USD / year
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance
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1750 - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Engineer
Sigma Defense
Rome, NY
- $95,000 to $136,000 USD / year
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance
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1520 - Network Engineer I - III
Sigma Defense
San Diego, CA
- $75,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher
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DevSecOps & Pipeline Integration Engineer – Unit Test Development (Secret)
CFD Research Corporation
Huntsville, AL
Citizenship required; must possess and maintain an active DoD SECRET Clearance
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Ada Software Test Engineer – Unit Test Development (Secret)
CFD Research Corporation
Huntsville, AL
Citizenship required; must possess and maintain an active DoD SECRET Clearance

Motive Companies

Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Santa Monica, CA, United States

$130,000 to $180,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $130,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Experience: 5+ years of embedded software engineering experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Motive Workforce is partnering with a Los Angeles-based spacecraft technology company developing advanced spacecraft and mission solutions for commercial, scientific, and national security applications. We are seeking an experienced Embedded Flight Software Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in low-level embedded software, FPGA interfaces, device drivers, bootloaders, and spacecraft hardware integration. This role sits close to the hardware. You will develop the software responsible for spacecraft boot behavior, memory management, hardware interfaces, communications, and recovery systems. You will work directly with flight hardware and cross-functional engineering teams to take software from development through integration, testing, and flight readiness. What You'll Do

Develop low-level C/C++ drivers, Board Support Packages (BSPs), and hardware interfaces for microcontrollers, FPGAs, and spacecraft electronics.
Design and implement stage-1 and stage-2 bootloaders, partition swapping, fail-safe recovery modes, and robust boot sequences.
Develop memory management strategies across NOR/NAND Flash, SRAM, EEPROM, and other volatile and non-volatile memory.
Configure and integrate communication interfaces including SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, SpaceWire, PCIe, and similar protocols.
Develop telemetry collection, time synchronization, and task scheduling functionality within RTOS and embedded operating system environments.
Integrate FPGA logic blocks and hardware interfaces with flight software.
Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing and debugging using flatsats, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and FPGA development tools.
Execute software test campaigns on testbeds and flight hardware under flight-like conditions.
Support automated testing, continuous integration, and CI/CD workflows.
Work with electrical, systems, avionics, and other engineering teams to integrate spacecraft subsystems with the primary compute platform.
Document software architecture, design decisions, test results, and system performance.
Provide technical guidance on embedded and flight software architecture.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of embedded software engineering experience.
Strong C and C++ programming experience.
Hands-on experience developing low-level drivers, BSPs, bootloaders, or hardware interfaces.
Experience with embedded Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
Strong understanding of embedded hardware/software integration.
Experience with Git or similar version control systems and automated testing workflows.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, highly technical engineering environment.
Must be willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Experience

Developing custom drivers for FPGA logic blocks or hardware interfaces.
Working with I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, SpaceWire, PCIe, or comparable communication protocols.
Custom bootloader development and spacecraft boot/recovery architectures.
Memory controller drivers, Flash file systems, image verification, partition management, or recovery techniques.
Hardware-in-the-loop and flatsat testing.
Clean room environments and ESD procedures.
Spacecraft, aerospace, defense, or other highly reliable embedded systems.

Compensation

$130,000 - $180,000 annually Final compensation will depend on experience, education, technical expertise, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer-paid medical coverage for employees
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) with matching
Flexible vacation policy
Paid sick time and holidays
Pregnancy and family leave
Military service leave
Additional employee benefits

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of embedded software engineering experience.
Strong C and C++ programming experience.
Hands-on experience developing low-level drivers, BSPs, bootloaders, or hardware interfaces.
Experience with embedded Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
Strong understanding of embedded hardware/software integration.
Experience with Git or similar version control systems and automated testing workflows.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, highly technical engineering environment.
Must be willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Experience

Developing custom drivers for FPGA logic blocks or hardware interfaces.
Working with I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, SpaceWire, PCIe, or comparable communication protocols.
Custom bootloader development and spacecraft boot/recovery architectures.
Memory controller drivers, Flash file systems, image verification, partition management, or recovery techniques.
Hardware-in-the-loop and flatsat testing.
Clean room environments and ESD procedures.
Spacecraft, aerospace, defense, or other highly reliable embedded systems.

Compensation

$130,000 - $180,000 annually Final compensation will depend on experience, education, technical expertise, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer-paid medical coverage for employees
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) with matching
Flexible vacation policy
Paid sick time and holidays
Pregnancy and family leave
Military service leave
Additional employee benefits

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Skills

Communication skills
Manage schedule of tasks
RTOS
Debugging
Test automation
CI/CD
Computer science
Aerospace engineering
Electrical engineering
Computer engineering
C
C++
Linux
Git
Control systems
Problem solving
Embedded systems

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