Embedded Software Engineer I Verified today
About the role
CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and airborne platforms. The Skylark product line focuses on active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications, from high-power ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.
As an Embedded Software Engineer I, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from product concept through production. You will participate in architecture design, implementation, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support. This role involves close collaboration with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers, and provides opportunities for technical leadership and cross-disciplinary work.
What you'll do
- Develop and port embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries.
- Configure, customize, and integrate the Linux kernel and embedded bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot).
- Maintain and evolve the Yocto-based Linux build system within a CI/CD pipeline.
- Package and deploy software images for diverse embedded hardware platforms.
- Create tailored Linux distributions for specific embedded applications.
- Collaborate across firmware, hardware, and systems teams to ensure seamless system integration and performance.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to customer-facing technical documentation and proposals.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
- Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
- Experience developing and debugging software on embedded hardware (e.g., power systems, motors, sensors).
- Understanding of multi-threaded programming and resource-constrained environments.
- Familiarity with version control, issue tracking, and peer review workflows.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred experience
- Practical experience with Embedded Linux and the Yocto Project.
- Experience with Xilinx SoCs or other microcontroller-based systems.
- Proficiency with bootloaders, kernel development, and system bring-up.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices in embedded environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation and benefits
Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
US person requirement
To conform with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.