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Software Engineer

Voyager Technologies
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026
💰 $175,000/yr($140,000/yr$175,000/yr)

About the role

Voyager Technology Systems 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.

We are looking for a SW Engineer to join our team of designers of cutting-edge components for space and national security applications, including Software-Defined Radios, Digital Processing Systems, Space-Rated Cameras, Star Trackers, and Laser Communications.

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. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Architect, design, and develop software components for Space Micro Inc.'s space products and associated radiation-effects mitigation technologies. 
  • Create software requirements, functional, and design specification documents. Design and document software test plans. 
  • Develop, modify, and maintain applications and board-support software for Space Micro Inc.'s single-board computer products. 
  • Collaborate with the hardware engineering team to design hardware-software interfaces for components developed at Space Micro and design/implement the corresponding device drivers.
  • Preferred MATLAB programming expertise.
  • Preferred Python or any other scripting and test languages.
  • Participate in testing and troubleshooting software.
  • Experience with SPI, UART, I2C, and Ethernet. CameraLink or SpaceWire is a plus.
  • Experience with code repository tools, issue tracking, and agile development process.
  • Communicate verbal and written status updates towards project goals

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next. 

EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE:

  • BSEE, BSCE, or BSCS 
  • 7+ years of experience in software development with emphasis on embedded systems. 
  • 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 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 C or C++. 
  • 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 the ability to handle a dynamic work environment.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be a US person.

ATTITUDE & ATTRIBUTES:

  • Curious, detail-oriented, and analytical with a proven ability to learn quickly
  • Honest, respectful, and Patient
  • Ability and willingness to make an impact
  • Demonstrated initiative, drive, and interpersonal skills
  • Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

The good faith base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 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 benefi

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