bare-metal jobs in San Diego

Design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground systems, including Linux kernel drivers, device drivers, and system applications in C, C++, and Python. You will work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, manage Yocto/OpenEmbedded distributions, and collaborate with hardware and software teams on board bring-up, integration testing, and complex hardware-software debugging.…See more The role requires 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience and 2+ years with Yocto/OpenEmbedded or comparable embedded Linux build systems.

Software Engineering Manager leading an onsite engineering team in San Diego with responsibility for technical guidance, project oversight, quality assurance, and team resource management. The role requires deep embedded systems expertise (bare-metal, FreeRTOS, Linux PCBA bring-up), proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Matlab, and experience with qualified space-grade hardware production.…See more The manager will review technical work, coordinate cross-functional efforts with product and design teams, evaluate contractor proposals, and ensure adherence to design processes and quality standards.

Develop low-level firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, processors, custom ASICs, FPGAs, and embedded hardware platforms. Design and maintain board support packages, hardware abstraction layers, bootloaders, and device drivers; perform board bring-up, hardware validation, and debug complex hardware/firmware issues using lab instrumentation.…See more Requires 4+ years of embedded firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, hands-on board bring-up and debugging expertise, and knowledge of embedded communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I3C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, RS-485). Support high-reliability firmware development practices including fault management, redundancy, power management, and collaborate across hardware, FPGA, verification, and manufacturing teams.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for cryptographic applications, working with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Architect and maintain embedded systems using C/C++, real-time operating systems, and Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale, VERSAL).…See more Implement cryptographic mechanisms, integrate low-level firmware with complex multi-threaded applications, and resolve system-level problems around requirements, data acquisition, and controls. Requires 5+ years experience (or equivalent education) with active Secret clearance, proficiency in C/C++, and hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems, Linux (Yocto/Petalinux/WindRiver), TCP/IP networking, and formal software lifecycle processes.

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the full lifecycle of compute, camera, and radio systems—from requirements development through design, integration, testing, and qualification. You'll develop system architecture, define interfaces, conduct trade studies, and oversee verification and validation across hardware and software.…See more The role requires 8+ years of systems engineering experience, deep expertise in embedded systems (ARM, PowerPC, x86 processors), flight and ground software, RTOSes, and embedded protocols (SpaceWire, CameraLink, CAN, etc.), plus proficiency in C/C++, Python, and requirements management tools.

Design, develop, and test embedded software for aerospace spacecraft and computer boards, with hands-on responsibility for bootloaders, BSPs, kernels, and device drivers across VxWorks, Embedded Linux, RTEMS, and bare-metal platforms. Write C/C++ and assembly code for real-time, high-reliability systems, and develop Python-based test automation tools.…See more Participate in system verification, debugging, manufacturing support, and cross-discipline design reviews; contribute to software architecture and process improvement across projects. Requires 8–30 years of embedded systems experience, strong C/C++/Python proficiency, and deep knowledge of kernel/driver development, low-level debugging, and file-system fundamentals.

Develop embedded software for microcontroller-based systems using C/C++, bare metal, and real-time operating systems, including board bring-up, device drivers, bootloaders, and firmware. Create PC-based diagnostic and test automation applications in C#.…See more Perform unit and integration testing, debug hardware-software issues, and validate software across environments. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and quality teams to integrate modules, optimize for performance and power efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Embedded Software Engineer responsible for developing low-level C/C++ software for custom system-on-chip (SoC) hardware across DSP, ARM, and RISC-V microarchitectures. Will design and implement embedded systems ranging from bare metal to Linux environments, write hardware interface code, validate performance under nominal and stress conditions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of firmware, hardware, and RF engineers.…See more Requires 4+ years of embedded systems development experience, strong C/C++ proficiency, understanding of hardware-software interaction, and familiarity with build tools, version control, CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development.

Senior Firmware Engineer role developing high-performance, real-time firmware for camera-based sports equipment. Requires 6+ years of embedded systems experience with mastery of C/C++ for bare-metal and real-time development, proven ability to interface with DDR, Flash, I2C, SPI, RTOS, and LVDS components, and expertise in hardware debugging (JTAG).…See more The role includes mentoring junior engineers, optimizing performance-critical systems for low-latency/high-speed applications, and collaborating with hardware and systems teams. Strongly desired skills include FPGA design (Xilinx Zynq/Versal/Artix), Vitis/Vivado, computer vision/image processing, and embedded Linux.

This Embedded Software Engineer role at Leidos involves designing and developing high-performance embedded software for custom System-on-Chip (SoC) hardware in electronic warfare applications. You will write low-level C/C++ code for multi-core systems (DSP, ARM, RISC-V), perform hardware-software co-design and validation, and build software development kits for end users.…See more The position requires 4+ years of embedded systems experience, deep understanding of hardware architectures, and proficiency in reading datasheets, test-driven development, and real-time operating systems.