Software Engineer - Advanced Development

Software Engineer - Advanced Development

Long Beach, CA

Voyager’s Advanced Technologies Group is defining the future of the company and critical space and defense markets. The Software Engineer - Advanced Development is a hands‑on developer role responsible for the design, integration, and qualification of complex software systems supporting these novel technology development efforts. The role emphasizes high‑velocity design and technical leadership for in‑space computing systems.

The engineer provides technical direction and works closely with other engineering functions to ensure electrical system architectures meet performance, safety, and mission assurance standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Create software requirements, functional, and design specification documents. Design and document software test plans.
• Develop, modify, and maintain applications and board‑support software.
• Collaborate with hardware‑engineering team to design hardware‑software interfaces for components and design/implement the corresponding device drivers.
• Participate in testing and troubleshooting of software.
• Communicate verbal and written status updates towards project goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 7+ years of experience in software development with emphasis on embedded systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance.
• Experience with embedded processors/microcontrollers such as ARM, PowerPC, x86, TI‑DSP, 8051, etc.
• Experience with embedded Linux, Linux kernel internals, VxWorks, and cross‑platform development tools.
• Experience with Texas Instruments' software development tools (Code Composer) is desired.
• Experience with code repository tools, issue tracking and agile development process.
• Experience with interface buses/protocols used in embedded systems such as PCI, USB, RS‑422/232, SPI, SpaceWire, Ethernet, CAN, etc.
• Familiarity with low‑level programming, particularly in the C or C++ programming languages.
• Comfortable working alongside hardware engineers doing board bring‑up.
• Familiarity with software‑lifecycle processes starting from analysis of customer requirements to software deployment, maintenance and support.
• Self‑directive person with ability to handle a dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Matlab programming expertise.
• Python or any other scripting and test languages.

Salary

The good faith base salary range for this role is $135,000–$185,000 per year at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long‑term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.