Embedded Solutions Engineer – Space Systems

Job Details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christina Finster

Key Responsibilities

• Python & C Development: Write high-quality, maintainable code in both Python and C for satellite command scripts and performance-critical embedded applications.
• Embedded Linux Systems: Design, implement, and maintain embedded Linux systems for satellite payloads, including kernel configuration, driver development, and system optimization for resource-constrained space hardware.
• Low-Level Driver Development: Develop and debug device drivers for common interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet) and peripherals including ADCs, DACs, DDR memory controllers, and custom hardware.
• Flight Software Architecture: Contribute to the design and implementation of satellite flight software, including command & data handling, telemetry systems, and autonomous operations.
• Hardware Bring-Up: Lead board bring-up activities for new hardware, working closely with electrical engineers to validate designs, debug interfaces, and commission new systems.
• Space Environment Considerations: Design software with awareness of space-specific challenges including radiation effects (SEUs, latch-up), thermal constraints, and power budgets.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of Experience: Proven track record of delivering embedded systems for production hardware, preferably in Aerospace, Defense, or other high-reliability domains.
• Expert-Level C Programming: Deep understanding of C for embedded systems, including memory management, real-time constraints, and optimization techniques.
• Expert-Level Python: Strong Python skills for scripting, automation, test frameworks, and ground system integration.
• Embedded Linux Proficiency: Solid experience with embedded Linux (kernel configuration, device drivers, build root/Yocto, or similar).
• Hardware Interface Experience: Demonstrated ability to work with SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and other common protocols. Experience with ADCs, DACs, and memory interfaces (DDR).
• Hardware Debug Skills: Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Space Systems (Optional): Experience designing for the space environment, including radiation hardening techniques, thermal management, and understanding of single-event effects.
• FPGA Integration (Optional): Experience interfacing with or developing alongside FPGAs, including familiarity with common communication interfaces (AXI, PCIe, custom parallel buses), register-mapped peripheral access from embedded Linux or bare-metal environments, and collaborative bring-up with digital design engineers.

An Ideal Candidate

• Has a Sense of Urgency: Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively.
• Loves to Learn: Have a grounded approach to recognizing your weaknesses and take the initiative to brush up on and sharpen your engineering foundations to better collaborate with your teammates with different backgrounds.
• System-Level Design and Analysis: Understand the requirements flow down process and be able to quickly iterate on evolving requirements.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Effectively convey ideas and communicate technical topics with engineering, build staff, and operations; run self-directed design reviews and participate in reviews of parallel systems.
• Anticipates Needs: Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the ever growing and changing needs of an early-stage company.

Why Join Us?

• Salary: $126,000.00 - $249,000.00/year (final compensation is determined by experience level, technical depth, and interview performance)
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options
• Unlimited PTO
• Commuter Benefits (if working from HQ)
• Learning & Development Allowance
• Health & Wellness Stipend
• Sabbatical Program – Recharge and explore new ideas
• Cutting-Edge Space Tech – Work on state-of-the-art satellite system