Lead the development of high-performance embedded firmware for mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET) radios and next-generation wireless systems. In this role, you will drive architectural decisions and implement efficient, secure software solutions on ARM and RISC-V platforms running Linux. Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and security of mission-critical communication technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency embedded firmware for ARM-based SoCs, including optimization of Linux networking stacks for wireless applications
- Implement and maintain software components for MAC layer protocols and MANET routing algorithms
- Develop network management tools and web-based interfaces for system configuration and monitoring
- Integrate security protocols and encryption algorithms, ensuring compliance with standards such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria
- Build audio streaming and push-to-talk voice communication features
- Enhance system robustness through rigorous testing, including performance and reliability validation
- Develop and maintain device drivers and board support packages for ARM and RISC-V systems
- Customize Linux environments and write automation scripts to streamline deployment and operations
- Collaborate on system-level improvements across the full software stack
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software development
- Proven leadership in designing and building embedded Linux firmware for ARM processors, particularly in networking or wireless domains
- Strong proficiency in C programming and Linux kernel driver development
- U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract obligations
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a condition of employment
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with CNSA suite cryptographic algorithms and secure implementation practices
- Experience with socket programming and core Internet/Ethernet protocols
- Understanding of MAC and network layer protocols in wireless communication systems
- Hands-on work with AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC board support packages
- Knowledge of IPsec, data authentication, and encryption mechanisms
- Experience developing Linux Interrupt Service Routines
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position based in West Los Angeles, CA, requiring a minimum of three on-site days per week—specifically Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The role operates within a mission-driven culture focused on delivering resilient, battle-tested communication systems. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to advancing secure, real-time wireless networking solutions.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary for this role ranges from $180,000 to $220,000. The organization supports a hybrid work model and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. As part of a broader ecosystem of public safety and security technologies, this role contributes to systems that support critical field operations.
