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Senior Embedded Software Engineer (onsite)

  2026-03-04     VIR Healthway     Santa Barbara,CA  
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Job Description:

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Job Category: Engineering - Other Engineering

Description:

The company's Santa Barbara Operations provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development, the company provides expert solutions in:
• Stabilized Turret Drive Systems
• Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)
• Ammunition Handling
• Data Control and Distribution
• Power Management and Distribution

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer.

Here's what you'll be working on day to day:
• Design, code, debug, and integrate new capabilities for our new and existing turreted weapons systems (RIwP)
• Debug issues with existing systems
• Integration of new capabilities both in the Systems Integration Lab and in the field.
• Deliver executable software that meets performance requirements
• Deliver other software work products (documentation) that meet contractual requirements
• Provide status reporting to management during project execution

Here's the skills and abilities you will need to bring with you:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering desired. Bachelor of Science degree in other engineering fields, may be considered with appropriate additional experience in the design/development/test of real-time control software. Master's Degree a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the design/development/test of embedded real-time control software, and about 5 years overall experience in software development
• C language (java a plus)
• OS experience, especially RTOS (bare metal and embedded Linux a plus)
• Experience with communication protocol drivers and stacks (networking, 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)
• Read and understand electronic part data sheets, electrical schematics, communication protocol documents
• Behavioral Competencies: innovation, adaptability, decision making, communications, customer focus, building strategic working relationships, energy, initiating action, quality orientation
• Technical competency required in applied science, data acquisition, diagnostic skills, document creation, and math
• Experience in Unix internals, low level driver software, communication interface software as well as GUI software is a plus
• Ability to travel 10-15%
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Here's what is in it for you:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one
• Flexible planned vacation
• 401K, Retirement Savings Plan, profit share, and employee stock purchase options
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $15K per year
• Inclusive company culture
• Work a 9/80 schedule with every-other Friday off!


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