Space Embedded Engineer

Post Date

Aug 28, 2025

Location

Carlsbad,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92009
US
Nov 04, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

SDG-7ce5fa0e-7ea6-495d-ac5e-2d76358803b2

Pay Rate

$58 - $73 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Embedded Engineer to support a federal program based out of Carlsbad, CA. The day to day duties of the job include:
• Understand and analyze user and system requirements as input for the SW development
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Software Engineers and project stakeholders to deliver SW products with quality, on time and in line with defined scope
• Deliver maintainable, robust and testable code
• Share knowledge and collaborate with other developers and network engineers across the business
• Support the production of SW documentation as needed
• Proactively propose solutions to ensure business continuity
• Openness to working on multiple projects concurrently

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• Experience with FreeRTOS and CMake
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration
• Object-oriented software development experience
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• Good oral and written communications skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with OpenWrt/Linux
• Experience with Wolfboot
• Experience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
• Experience with Emulation Environments
• Experience with Python
• Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Knowledge of automation test benches (CTest, CMocka) and integration with CI/CD frameworks (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Artifactory)
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.