Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)

About the role

Impulse Space is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer for Camera Systems in Redondo Beach. The engineer designs, implements and maintains firmware for image capture and processing systems on spacecraft, working with avionics, flight software and GNC engineers to interface with imaging hardware, support ground and flight tests and ensure high reliability under harsh environmental conditions.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

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

Preferred skills

• Familiarity with microcontroller and SoC architectures used in vision applications.
• Experience integrating image sensors and camera modules into embedded systems.
• Knowledge of image pipeline concepts such as exposure control, gain tuning and calibration.
• Understanding of real-time data handling and buffering for high-rate image streams.
• Exposure to radiation-tolerant imaging design or fault detection in visual systems.

What we offer

• Stated pay range of $130,000 to $280,000 per year.
• Possible long-term incentives in the form of stock options for full-time hires.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.