Impulse Space
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Actuators & Control Systems)
$160K–$280K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of embedded C/C++ development experience for electromechanical control systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develops safety-critical embedded firmware and real-time control systems for actuators across launch vehicles and spacecraft.
What you'll do
- Develop firmware and closed-loop control for valves, thrusters, and motor-driven systems.
- Interface with sensors, motor drivers, and redundant actuators; implement safety-critical state machines.
- Support hotfire campaigns, environmental testing, and in-flight diagnostics; write unit-tested production firmware.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of embedded C/C++ development experience for electromechanical control systems.
- Experience with real-time control loops, motor commutation, actuator calibration, and troubleshooting with listed test and debugging tools.
- Proficiency with servo, stepper, or brushless DC motors; understanding of low-level hardware and digital interfaces.
Nice to have
- Prior rocket engine controller software or satellite attitude control systems experience.
- Familiarity with redundant actuator architectures, fault detection/response, or space environment constraints.
Pay
$160,000 - $280,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
C/C++, CAN, SPI, UART, Ethernet, RS-422, BISS-C, I2C
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