Embedded Software Engineer - UAS (Aerospace Division)
STI · Hawthorne, CA
Posted 28 days ago · $111,600 – $145,880
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days STI's roles stay open a median of 29 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of STI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STI
- high 2 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STI.
About this role
As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Aerospace division, you will develop flight software for UAS and counter-UAS platforms, focusing on guidance, navigation, and control systems. Your role involves writing, testing, and debugging embedded C/C++ code, collaborating with engineers to integrate hardware and software, and participating in flight testing and telemetry analysis. This position requires hands-on work with embedded systems and communication interfaces, ensuring code quality and system reliability.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STI as an employer.
What you need
- 3–5 years of professional software development experience
- Proficiency in C and/or C++
- Strong problem-solving, analysis, and debugging skills
- U.S. Person status required, as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15)
- On-site position in Hawthorne / Los Angeles, CA
Nice to have
- Experience with UAS, UAVs, drones, or RC aircraft
- Experience developing software for embedded systems or microcontrollers
- Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, or PWM
- Familiarity with Git and modern software development practices
- Familiarity with debugging tools such as logic analyzers, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes
What you get
- Medical benefits (HMO – 100% company paid for Employees & Dependents)
- Dental and vision plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan and company defined contribution
- Flexible spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Worth weighing
- No remote or hybrid work options available
- Compensation range provided, but actual offer depends on various factors
- Job description is a general overview and may not cover all responsibilities
Summarised from STI's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by STI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.