Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.
Software Engineer I
Department: Engineering
Reports to Title: Software Engineering Manager
Palomar Products
Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will design, develop, test, and integrate embedded software for Palomar’s Intercommunication System. This role supports the development of our multi-level Secure Intercommunication System products—real-time, embedded solutions deployed on a wide range of military air, land, and sea platforms in support of secure mission-critical communications.
Primary Responsibilities
Software Development & Integration
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
Collaboration & Support
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
Tools, Documentation & Standards
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
Adhere to Palomar’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Technical Competency
Apply working knowledge of C and/or C++
Understand RTOS concepts and embedded communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)
Manage tasks to meet deadlines and contribute to team deliverables
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, within and across engineering teams
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
Comfortable using software development tools such as debuggers, version control, and IDEs
Familiarity with real-time or hardware-facing programming concepts
Effective communicator with strong organizational and documentation skills
Experience with military systems or software certification standards is a plus
Work Environment
Work is performed near a production environment. The role may occasionally require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects or materials (typically between 5 and 50 pounds). Essential job functions require the physical ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, kneel, and, when necessary, use appropriate safety or protective equipment. Occasional travel may be required, not to exceed 15%. Travel conditions will be discussed with the employee in advance to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided, if needed.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000
*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*
*To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AAP) Employer
Palomar Products is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status. Request an Accommodation. Read further information regarding Affirmative Action narrative availability.
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