Embedded Linux Engineer for Satellite Systems with Yocto

Spire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYSP

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off

Education Support

EAP

ESPP

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Referral Program

Snacks & Beverages

Job summary

Spire Global is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux/Software Engineer to join our Platform team, working on spacecraft software and nanosatellite systems. You will contribute to data collection capabilities, fault-tolerant designs, and real-time communication protocols.

The role requires strong C/C++, Yocto, and Linux experience, with collaboration across hardware and software teams. The position offers a hybrid work model with three days per week in the Glasgow office, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded Linux systems for space, aerospace, or safety-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and scripting (Bash/Python).
• Familiarity with Yocto and kernel module development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop daemons interfacing with embedded systems using low- and high-level protocols.
• Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes.
• Integrate C libraries for hardware interfaces and contribute to fault-tolerant designs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for board bring-up and testing.
• Spin up new designs and maintain products with Yocto-focused workflows.
• Support Xilinx MPSoC systems and other platforms.

Skills

C/C++

Bash

Python

Yocto

Ubuntu

CAN/UART/SPI/I2C

IP-based IPC

Git

CI/CD

FDIR

Rust

Telemetry

Security

Tools

Yocto

Bitbake

Git

Job description

Spire Global is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux/Software Engineer to join our Platform team, working on spacecraft software and nanosatellite systems. You will contribute to data collection capabilities, fault-tolerant designs, and real-time communication protocols.

The role requires strong C/C++, Yocto, and Linux experience, with collaboration across hardware and software teams. The position offers a hybrid work model with three days per week in the Glasgow office, and opportunities to