Senior Embedded Software Engineer Verified today
CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and airborne platforms. We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of software design and delivery across our product line.
What You'll Do
You will be responsible for low-level and high-level software through all phases of development. Key projects include Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems. Your work will span:
- Designing and implementing embedded software from requirements to production deployment
- Developing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting system software
- Reviewing code and system designs for quality and performance
- Analyzing code for efficiency, stability, and scalability
- Integrating and validating new product designs
- Supporting software quality assurance and optimizing I/O performance
- Providing post-production and in-orbit customer support
- Interfacing with hardware design and development teams
- Assessing third-party and open-source software components
- Presenting design reviews to customers and leadership
- Contributing to proposal-writing efforts
Required Experience
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of industry software development experience
- Hands-on embedded hardware development and troubleshooting
- API design for FPGA interfacing
- Experience with aerospace applications
- Programming in C or C++
- Embedded systems design using preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (real-time Linux desirable)
- Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes
- Strong knowledge of real-time system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems
- Understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Ability to read electronics schematics and component data sheets
- Experience with ARM processors and fully-featured microcontrollers
- Software Development Kit (SDK) design and development
Employment Details
Full-time position. Compensation includes salary, company stock options, and benefits: health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement plans.
U.S. citizenship or eligible status required (ITAR compliance for government space technology export regulations).