Senior Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Melbourne, FL.

The Role

You will be responsible for low-level and high-level software across all phases of development. Key projects include Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems. You will own software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design, coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit customer support.

You will present engineering design review materials to customers and executives, and contribute to proposal-writing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for embedded devices, from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
• Design, develop, code, test, debug, and document system software.
• Review code and system designs.
• Analyze code for efficiency, stability, and scalability.
• Integrate and validate new product designs.
• Support software quality assurance and optimize I/O performance.
• Provide post-production and in-orbit customer support.
• Interface with hardware design and development engineers.
• Assess third-party and open-source software.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in software development.
• Hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting embedded hardware.
• API design experience for interfacing with FPGAs.
• Experience with products for aerospace applications.
• Programming experience in C or C++.
• Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (real-time Linux desirable).
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
• 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.
• Experience in Software Development Kit (SDK) design and development.

Employment Details

Full-time position. Benefits include company stock options, health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

Clearance and Eligibility

To comply with US Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicant must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the US Department of State.