Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · Hybrid
Description We build mission-critical software for high-altitude balloon systems, where reliability and real-world performance matter. Our systems operate in demanding environments and interface directly with flight hard…
Skills: Embedded Software Development, Rust, C/C++, Linux OS, SPI
Wayne Township, South Dakota, United States · On-site
Summary: Conduct flight engineering activities in support of Lighter Than Air (LTA) mission planning, navigation planning, weather analysis, pre-flight launch, termination, and post flight analysis. Essential Functions &…
Skills: Flight Engineering, Mission Planning, Navigation Planning, Weather Analysis, ATC Coordination
Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Sew, join, or reinforce a variety of materials. Be responsible for using an industrial sewing machine and other tools to fabricate/assemble production parts. Tasks will be performed under the direct guidance of higher cl…
Skills: Industrial Sewing, Fabric Cutting, Pattern Alignment, Machine Operation, Quality Inspection
Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Operate production equipment (Plotter/Cutter) and hand tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items. Tasks will be performed under the direct guidance of higher classified Plotter/Cutter Operators. Working Proce…
Skills: Plotter Operation, Cutter Operation, Fabric Cutting, Production Drawing Reading, Data Entry
Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$39k–$56k/yr
Perform all mid-level logistical activities pertaining to the receiving, storage, kitting, inventory, and shipping of all materials delivered to, managed by, and shipped from TCOM, L.P. Stock and restock inventory locati…
Skills: Inventory Control, Warehousing Operations, Shipping and Receiving, Kitting, ERP Deltek Costpoint
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · On-site
Responsible for securely designing, configuring, installing, and supporting hardware, software, and related applications that enable the organization and its operations. • Develop and manage project scope, schedule,…
Skills: Network Infrastructure, Server Configuration, Project Management, Identity And Access Management, IT Asset Management
Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$110k–$160k/yr
TCOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Packaging Engineer to work on the design, production support and test of electrical/electronic systems for lighter-than-air vehicles and their ground support facilities. The successful…
Skills: Mechanical Packaging Design, Electrical Assembly Design, Structural Analysis, Thermal Testing, Avionics
Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$80k–$100k/yr
Provides assistance and assumes limited responsibility for the design, development and/or implementation of engineering products, methods and processes of a technical nature. May conduct basic and applied research to eva…
Skills: Aerospace Design, Engineering Drawings, Technical Documentation, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation Tools
Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products: Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, t…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Inspection, Testing, Evaluation, Problem Solving
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · On-site
Design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems to meet project objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and project success. Drive innovation and efficiency in all aspects of m…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, CAD Software, Prototyping, Testing, Material Selection
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · Hybrid
We develop mission-critical high-altitude balloon systems that operate in demanding real-world environments and integrate mechanical, structural, aerodynamic, thermal, and flight-critical technologies into operational pl…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Project Planning, Technical Leadership, System Integration
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · On-site
We build mission-critical software for high-altitude balloon systems, where reliability and real-world performance matter. Our systems operate in demanding environments and interface directly with flight hardware. Aerost…
Skills: Embedded Software Development, Real-Time Systems, Drivers, Control Logic, System Architecture
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · On-site
Assist engineering by designing, testing, fabricating, and/or troubleshooting a process, system, assembly, or product. · Assist engineering and coordinate with internal teams on a variety of products and processes…
Skills: Engineering Design, Testing, Fabrication, Troubleshooting, Technical Documentation
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Design and implement embedded software applications for near-real-time airborne and ground-based systems. Develop drivers and control logic for sensors while ensuring system reliability and maintainability across hardware and software boundaries.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in software, computer, or electrical engineering with typically 1+ years of embedded software experience. Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, and hardware interfaces like SPI and I2C is preferred.
Description
We build mission-critical software for high-altitude balloon systems, where reliability and real-world performance matter. Our systems operate in demanding environments and interface directly with flight hardware. Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM, is seeking an Embedded Software Application Engineer to design and develop software that runs on our airborne and ground-based systems.
This role focuses on building robust, maintainable embedded software applications that integrates closely with hardware and supports real-time telemetry, control systems, and mission operations. You will contribute to the development of software across the stack—from low-level hardware interfaces to higher-level application logic—ensuring systems perform reliably in the field.
You will work closely with electrical, systems, and software engineers to deliver high-quality embedded solutions and improve the overall reliability and maintainability of our systems.
What You’ll Do:
What We’re Looking For:
You are an embedded software engineer who can independently deliver complex functionality in real-world systems.
You have contributed to the design and implementation of embedded software and understand the tradeoffs between performance, reliability, and hardware constraints.
You are comfortable working close to the hardware.
You enjoy solving challenging problems that span software and hardware and collaborating across disciplines.
You are pragmatic, detail-oriented, and focused on building systems that work reliably in production environments.
You can write software without the assistance of AI but are open to using it to enhance your toolset.
Education & Experience:
Preferred Experience:
How We Work:
We are not a startup, but we operate with ownership and technical rigor.
We are building serious aerospace systems, and we expect strong engineering discipline.
Strong preference for onsite collaboration. Hybrid may be considered. Remote candidates will not be prioritized.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Benefits:
TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. Programs and eligibility may vary based on hire date, classification, and schedule.
TCOM provides a comprehensive suite of autonomous platforms and integrated systems, including tethered aerostat systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), stratospheric and near-space balloons, radar and communications payloads, and advanced command-and-control and data exploitation software. This layered approach enables continuous communications, detection, surveillance, and tracking solutions in support of defense, homeland security, border protection, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and commercial missions to customers worldwide. world devoted to cost-effective LTA surveillance solutions with in-house aerostat and airship manufacture, assembly, flight test, and training capabilities. Learn more at http://www.tcomlp.com
Offices: 7115 Thomas Edison Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, US · 190 TCOM Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, US
TCOM provides a comprehensive suite of autonomous platforms and integrated systems, including tethered aerostat systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), stratospheric and near-space balloons, radar and communications payloads, and advanced command-and-control and data exploitation software. This layered approach enables continuous communications, detection, surveillance, and tracking solutions in support of defense, homeland security, border protection, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and commercial missions to customers worldwide. world devoted to cost-effective LTA surveillance solutions with in-house aerostat and airship manufacture, assembly, flight test, and training capabilities. Learn more at http://www.tcomlp.com
Offices: 7115 Thomas Edison Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, US · 190 TCOM Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, US
