Sr. Embedded Software Engineer 3
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Sr. Embedded Software Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in Manhattan Beach, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering from an ABET university with 8+ years software development experience.
o Experience with Object-Oriented software design and C++ programming.
o Experience executing in a RTOS environment (i.e., FreeRTOS, RT-Linux, GH Integrity).
o Comfortable working in a fast-paced lab environment with rapid development.
o Active Secret Clearance.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer with the Software Engineering organization based out of Manhattan Beach, CA.
o The Software Engineer will develop software which will operate in a resource constrained target environment with soft and hard real time requirements for various flight/space/ground systems. The software will typically implement complex data analysis, data routing, and/or control systems algorithms. Candidate will need familiarity with various processors, memory, and I/O architectures and be able to implement both procedural and object-oriented software in C++. Candidates will work with real-time operating systems, such as VxWorks or Linux, and their associated host/development environments and tools.
o Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product software. Determines overall system and user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops utility programs. Ensure software standards are met.
o Candidates should have academic and work experience in software engineering and development across the full life cycle for automated test sets/test systems on aerospace programs. Candidates should have experience working in a process-oriented environment utilizing waterfall, spiral, or agile processes. Candidates should also have strong verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable working on large teams with talented engineering from other engineering disciplines in a lab environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Experience across the various life cycle phases including software systems architecture development, requirements definition and analysis, OO development, code and unit test, system integration and test.
o Experience with lab instruments such as noise and signal generators; logic, spectrum, and network analyzers; and power sources and switches.
o Experience with hardware validation and verification of RF, digital or mixed signal devices.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering from an ABET university is required.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
9/80 workweek. 1st shift.
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Rate: Up to $92.36 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 05/19/2026
Last Updated: 05/20/2026
Attention: Zachary Fasano
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: zfasano@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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