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Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)

Impulse· Software
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Redondo Beach$130k - $280kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Embedded Software Engineer for Camera Systems responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining firmware for image capture and processing on spacecraft, collaborating with avionics, flight software, and GNC teams to interface with imaging hardware and support tests.

Responsibilities

  • Develop low-level drivers and control software for camera modules using interfaces like MIPI CSI-2, USB, SPI, and I2C.
  • Interface with commercial and custom image sensors, implementing robust and efficient data pipelines.
  • Implement camera configuration, triggering, and synchronization logic.
  • Support data capture and streaming during ground tests and in-flight operations.
  • Collaborate with image processing and perception teams to define firmware requirements and APIs.
  • Contribute to bring-up, debugging, and tuning of camera subsystems in hardware-in-the-loop setups.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
  • 2+ years of experience writing C/C++ code for embedded systems, preferably in imaging or robotic applications.
  • Demonstrated experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, and source-level debuggers to troubleshoot problems at all layers of the stack.
  • Demonstrated understanding of I2C, SPI, and MIPI-based camera interfaces.

Skills

Required:C/C++ for embedded systemsOscilloscope and logic analyzer debuggingI2C, SPI, MIPI interfaces
Nice to have:Image sensor integrationExposure control and calibration conceptsReal-time data handling for high-rate image streamsRadiation-tolerant imaging design

Benefits

  • long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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