Moog
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Pay
$135,000 – $185,000 per year
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Listed
10 days ago

About the role

Reporting To: Manager, Software Dev.

Work Schedule: Onsite - Santa Barbara, CA

  • Imagine... a working environment where people trust each other to achieve exceptional things.
  • Imagine... a business that employs ten thousand of the world's most sought-after engineers and technologists.
  • Imagine... an enterprise where a belief in personal accountability continues to drive groundbreaking innovation and global growth.
  • This is the reality of Moog - and you can be a part of it.
  • We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Moog's Space and Defense Group. This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, which provides every other Friday off!

Moog's Santa Barbara Operations provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development, Moog provides expert solutions in:

  • Stabilized Turret Drive Systems
  • Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)
  • Ammunition Handling
  • Data Control and Distribution
  • Power Management and Distribution

To be considered for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer role, here's what you'll typically need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering desired.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in other engineering fields may be considered with appropriate additional experience in the design/development/test of real-time control software.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design/development/test of embedded real-time control software.
  • 7+ years of relevant technical experience preferred.
  • C language (java a plus)
  • OS experience, especially RTOS (bare metal and embedded Linux a plus)
  • Experience with communication protocol drivers and stacks (networking, 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)
  • Read and understand electronic part data sheets, electrical schematics, communication protocol documents.
  • Experience in Unix internals, low level driver software, communication interface software as well as GUI software is a plus.
  • Ability to travel approximately 10-15%.
  • Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

As our Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will

  • Design, code, debug, and integrate new capabilities for our new and existing turreted weapons systems (RIwP)
  • Debug issues with existing systems
  • Integration of new capabilities both in the Systems Integration Lab and in the field.
  • Design and architect software that meets scalability, performance and modularity requirements
  • Deliver executable software that meets quality and performance requirements
  • Deliver other software work products (documentation) that meet contractual requirements
  • Provide status reporting to management during project execution

How We Care for You

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Salary Range Transparency

Santa Barbara, CA $135,000.00-$185,000.00 Annually

About Moog

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Read the original posting

From Moog's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 30, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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