Real-Time Operating Systems

Shield AI

Full-time · Dallas, TX · $160,000 – $250,000

This role leads embedded firmware development for advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, focusing on avionics software that integrates hardware, operating systems, and AI applications. It suits experienced engineers who can architect complex systems, drive requirements definition, and shepherd software through the full lifecycle from design to customer deployment.

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Boeing

Full-time · USA - Berkeley, MO · $164,900 – $266,800

Lead or design the overall architecture and hardware integration for Boeing's Vehicle Management System, a complex aerospace platform. This role suits experienced systems architects with aerospace or embedded systems expertise who want to mentor technical teams and drive critical defense programs.

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KLA-Tencor

Milpitas, CA · $141,300 – $240,200

This role develops real-time digital signal processing systems for precision motion control in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. It suits experienced firmware engineers with strong control theory knowledge who want to work on nanometer-scale mechanical systems at a major equipment supplier.

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A-dec

Newberg, OR

A-dec seeks an embedded systems software engineer to design, develop, and maintain applications for dental industry products, working independently on a portion of engineering projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable with Linux, real-time systems, and the full software development lifecycle who want to grow within a supportive organization.

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NIO

Full-time · San Jose, CA · $163,500 – $212,400

NIO is building a next-generation ECU simulation platform for software-defined vehicle development, and this role owns the design and delivery of low-level emulation and virtualization software that makes high-performance, high-throughput simulation possible. The position suits experienced systems engineers with deep expertise in virtualization technologies, Linux kernel internals, and automotive platforms who want to directly impact vehicle software validation and development.

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Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $130,000 – $175,000

This role develops the software that controls and monitors Astranis satellites in orbit, from low-level component interfaces to ground station systems and automated testing frameworks. It suits engineers with solid C/C++ and Linux fundamentals who want hands-on responsibility for critical flight systems at a well-funded aerospace company.

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Boeing

Full-time · Daytona Beach, FL · $149,600 – $202,400

Boeing is hiring experienced and senior software developers to design and build avionics and flight simulation software for military aircraft platforms. This role suits engineers with several years of professional coding experience who want to work on complex defense systems with a focus on real-time embedded software and agile development.

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NIO

Full-time · San Jose, CA · $143,200 – $186,000

NIO is hiring a senior systems engineer to design and optimize the full-stack operating system powering their electric vehicles, from kernel and drivers through to production deployment. This role suits experienced systems programmers who want to work on safety-critical, performance-intensive code across multiple CPU architectures in an automotive context.

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Boeing

Full-time · Daytona Beach, FL · $77,000 – $220,000

Boeing is hiring software engineers to develop real-time embedded software for military aircraft systems, including the Advanced Display Core Processor II. This role suits candidates with foundational software development experience who want to work on sophisticated aerospace platforms in a collaborative, technically-driven environment.

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Boeing

Full-time · USA - Berkeley, MO · $129,200 – $174,800

Boeing seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead design and analysis work for test and evaluation systems supporting defense aircraft programs. This role combines hands-on engineering with mentorship, requiring deep expertise in avionics, flight controls, and test equipment integration.

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