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Software/Firmware Engineer

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Posted: 08/12/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: IT / Tech Job Number: 12193

Job Description

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware / Software Engineer to join our engineering team in developing advanced embedded systems for mission-critical timing and synchronization products. This role plays a key part in supporting aerospace and national defense applications through the design and integration of reliable, high-performance firmware and software solutions.
Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers and System-on-Modules (SoMs).

  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and ensure smooth hardware/software integration.

  • Implement and support networking protocols, especially NTP (Network Time Protocol), PTP (Precision Time Protocol), and other synchronization technologies.

  • Work within real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments to optimize performance and reliability.

  • Debug and troubleshoot complex embedded systems using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

  • Conduct peer code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of code quality and architecture.

  • Maintain detailed technical documentation of code, system architecture, and workflows.

  • Collaborate on cross-functional projects and system-level integration efforts.

  • Ensure compliance with software development standards, cybersecurity practices, and AS9100 configuration control requirements.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry advancements to drive innovation.
Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

  • 5–10 years of experience in embedded firmware/software development

  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming

  • Experience with RTOS and embedded Linux development

  • Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and microcontroller design

  • Hands-on experience debugging hardware/software interfaces using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG

  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART

  • Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git, SVN)

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with time synchronization technologies (NTP, PTP, White Rabbit)

  • Knowledge of frequency control and timing hardware (e.g., Rubidium oscillators, OCXO systems)

  • Scripting or automation experience using Python or Bash

  • Understanding of network stack development, packet analysis, or precision timing algorithms

  • Experience in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 regulated aerospace or defense environment
Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded technologies used in aerospace and defense

  • Collaborative, engineering-driven environment with a focus on innovation and quality

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Location: On-site in Santa Ana, CA
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

If you’re passionate about embedded systems, precision timing, and working on products that make a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our engineering team!
This position offers a competitive salary, career advancement and great benefits including 401K. 
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