Senior Rust Embedded Engineer — Spacecraft Systems (Hybrid)

Spire Global; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space analytics firm is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer to join the Platform team in Glasgow. The role involves developing and enhancing software for satellite systems using Rust, integrating with hardware, and collaborating with the Electrical Engineering team. Candidates should have a solid background in embedded systems development and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. This position operates on a hybrid model, requiring in-office work three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded systems development, specifically with Rust.
• Ability to develop in a Linux environment, primarily Ubuntu.
• Must be proficient in integrating C code with existing Rust projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop daemons in Rust interfacing with embedded systems.
• Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering to ensure optimal integration.

Skills

Embedded systems development using Rust

Linux-based development (Ubuntu)

Integrating C code with Rust projects

Real-time communication protocols

Inter-process communication protocols

Understanding of electronics

Tools

Rust

C

Python

Bash

Ubuntu

Yocto

Git

Job description

A leading space analytics firm is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer to join the Platform team in Glasgow. The role involves developing and enhancing software for satellite systems using Rust, integrating with hardware, and collaborating with the Electrical Engineering team. Candidates should have a solid background in embedded systems development and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. This position operates on a hybrid model, requiring in-office work three days a week.