Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software

Summary

Astranis Space Technologies builds advanced satellites for high orbits, providing secure networks to sophisticated customers including the US military. The Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for developing flight software for satellites, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring junior members.

Responsibilities

• Develop Software for the Flight Computer / Earth Stations Hub for our Satellites
• Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite/ Earth Stations Hub
• Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, Design continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews
• Collaborate with multiple teams (Payload, Communications Ground Control, Telemetry)
• Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle
• Deliver complex projects through incremental development

Skills

• 2-4+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ or C
• Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
• Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
• Good Communication and Written Skills
• Passionate about Space Technology
• Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
• Experience with Python
• Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
• Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
• Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
• Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
• Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2-4+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ or C
• Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
• Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
• Good Communication and Written Skills
• Passionate about Space Technology
• Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Python
• Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
• Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
• Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
• Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
• Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software

Benefits

• Equity and robust benefits
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals