Software Engineer - Advanced Development

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. 

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

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.

The position reports to the Vice President of Technology Development and is part of the Engineering department based in El Segundo, CA. This role can be hybrid.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• 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

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• 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

• Preferred Matlab programming expertise.

• Preferred Python or any other scripting and test languages.

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.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• 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 including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll

• 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. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

California pay range
$135,000—$185,000 USD