Software Engineer

About the Role

Software Engineer I

About Palomar Products

Palomar Products, a subsidiary of TransDigm Group, specializes in secure communication and is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications.

Job Summary

Design, develop, test, and integrate embedded software for Palomar’s Intercommunication System, supporting real-time, embedded solutions for secure mission-critical communications on military air, land, and sea platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software of low to medium complexity.
• Integrate software with hardware platforms and support verification and validation activities.
• Ensure software behavior meets defined requirements and functional expectations.
• Work with systems, hardware, and test engineers to meet project objectives.
• Support system integration, testing, deployment, and updates for embedded software products.
• Participate in test planning, test execution, and software certification processes.
• Coordinate and participate in identifying, tracking, and resolving software issues.
• Document technical designs, implementation details, and test procedures.
• Use standard development tools for version control, debugging, and simulation.
• Follow defined software processes, engineering standards, and company policies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Apply working knowledge of C and/or C++.
• Understand RTOS concepts and embedded communication protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet.
• Manage tasks to meet deadlines and contribute to team deliverables.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, within and across engineering teams.
• Comfortable using software development tools such as debuggers, version control, and IDEs.
• Familiarity with real-time or hardware-facing programming concepts.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 0–2 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer.
• Relies on established guidelines and direction to perform job functions.
• Works under general supervision and typically collaborates with more senior engineers.
• Works on problems of limited scope and complexity using known techniques and examples.
• Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and willingness to learn embedded systems.
• Experience with military systems or software certification standards is a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen due to export control laws and government contract obligations.

Work Environment

• Work is performed near a production environment.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects (5 to 50 pounds).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, kneel, and use safety equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required, not to exceed 15%.