job summary: Our client, a leader in Aerospace and Defense industry, is seeking a Hardware Engineer to add to the Chatsworth, California team. As an Embedded Software Engineer specializing in aerospace applications, your primary responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, debugging, and implementing embedded software and systems with a focus on time-critical functions. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to system design, and ensuring regulatory compliance. **Must have Bachelors from a four-year university in Software/Electrical/Systems Engineering and 5-10 years of directly related experience and/or training. **Thorough understanding of microcontroller-based circuits, analog circuits, and languages (C, C++, Assembly). Permanent Position, with great benefits!! location: Chatsworth, California job type: Permanent salary: $90,000 - 149,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and implement embedded software and systems for aerospace applications.Develop source code in languages such as C/C++, Embedded C, and others.Understand and work with common communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, USB, UART).Use version control, simulation, debugging, and other development tools.Collaborate with hardware engineers for cross-functional projects.Provide engineering support for testing, deployment, and updates.Work with a team of Electrical and Mechanical engineers to analyze and develop solutions.Contribute to system design and component selection.Be the primary designer and developer for embedded firmware and software.Ensure solution design meets regulatory requirements and fulfill program obligations.Act as a subject matter expert and liaise with external program peers.Work with minimal supervision and provide timely updates to program management.Support proposal preparation and customer presentations and meetings. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: FirmwareEmbeddedTestingElectrical EngineeringEmbedded Software Design Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.