Description
We’re seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help drive the core functionality of our satellite systems. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to mission-critical software that supports everything from real-time fault detection to on-orbit system updates. You'll work hands-on with our custom Linux OS, integrate tightly with programmable logic, and play a key role in shaping our CI/CD infrastructure for flight software deployment.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and maintain a custom Linux-based OS for spaceflight and development systems using PetaLinux and Yocto
- Integrate software with programmable logic (PL), including configuration and health monitoring interfaces
- Design and test infrastructure for secure, failsafe in-orbit image updates for both PS (Processing System) and PL
- Contribute to the automation of CI/CD pipelines to improve software reliability and deployment efficiency
- Debug and optimize low-level firmware and embedded system behavior
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction across satellite systems
You might be a fit if you:
- Maintain and enhance a custom Linux OS for both flight and development using PetaLinux and Yocto
- Implement and test programmable logic (PL) configuration software
- Develop fault detection interfaces and software for system redundancy
- Build infrastructure for on-orbit PS+PL image updates and failsafe recovery
- Support and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment of complete PS+PL software stacks
- Work across hardware and software boundaries to enable resilient, autonomous spacecraft functionality
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in embedded software development.
- Fluency in C/C++ programming.
- Experience with custom embedded OS development and deployment using PetaLinux.
- Proficiency in low-level firmware development and debugging.
- Strong documentation discipline.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with real-time operating systems.
- Software development background in DSP/communications applications.
- Knowledge of CI/CD DevOps practices.
- Prior experience with space flight software.
- Hands-on lab experience with testing engineering models and flight units.
Salary Description
Range for base salary: $140,000 -$190,000