Embedded Software Engineer III
About the role
Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space. We are seeking a highly engaged mid-level Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you will take ownership of feature development and work with minimal supervision on critical projects. We are looking for individuals with strong technical fundamentals in low-level systems programming who are eager to learn our product deeply and play a key role in system integration. This position requires working primarily onsite with some hybrid flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software using C/C++ within constrained environments, defining technical approaches.
- Implement state machines and handle asynchronous events (e.g., interrupts, signals).
- Work with operating system concepts including process scheduling, resource sharing, and synchronization.
- Integrate networking capabilities into embedded devices (basic IP/MAC layer knowledge required).
Requirements
- Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in embedded systems development
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Core OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of fundamental OS concepts (kernel vs. user space, task scheduling, memory management, and synchronization primitives).
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, C and/or C++, including object-oriented principles.
- Networking Basics: Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, MAC addresses, packet inspection tools).
- Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently.
- Documentation: Proven track record of learning from specification documents and adapting to new protocols or standards.
- US Citizenship Required
Qualifications
- Experience with containerized Linux user space applications.
- Exposure to Yocto or kernel driver development (not mandatory, but beneficial).
- Experience with space networking technologies and standards.
- DoD Secret clearance.
Benefits
- Very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan.
- Year-end bonus eligibility.
- Variety of paid leave: vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.
Pay
Base salary range is $100,000-135,000/year, depending on qualifications.
Schedule
Working primarily onsite with some hybrid flexibility.