Software Engineer - Yocto/Linux

Spire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative space analytics company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux/Software Engineer to join their Platform team. The candidate will develop software for satellite systems, focusing on fault-tolerant system design and integration with electrical engineering. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in C/C++, Bash, and Python, alongside experience working in a Linux environment. This position allows for hybrid work with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Benefits

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

Qualifications

• Experience with low-level and high-level protocol development.
• Ability to integrate C libraries for hardware interfaces.
• Experience in fault-tolerant system design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop daemons interfacing with embedded systems.
• Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and processes.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering team for optimal integration.

Skills

C/C++

Bash

Python

Yocto framework

Linux-based development

Real-time communication protocols

Inter-process communication

Electronics knowledge

Documentation skills

Rust (preferred)

Safety-critical systems knowledge

Git/GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Project management tools

Cybersecurity principles

Telemetry and command systems

Formal verification methods

Fault Detection, Isolation, Recovery (FDIR)

Tools

Yocto

Bitbake

Ubuntu

Git

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Linux/Software Engineer to join our Platform team (folks looking after the spacecraft). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space-based data collection capabilities. Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!

What You’ll Do as an Embedded Linux/Software Engineer:

• Maintain and develop daemons that interface with embedded systems using low-level protocols and higher-level protocols for business logic
• Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes
• Integrate C libraries for specific hardware interfaces
• Contribute to the design and implementation of fault‑tolerant systems
• Collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure optimal software‑hardware integration
• Spin up new designs and maintain existing products with Yocto – focused on
• Xilinx MPSoC systems, but we also support a number of other systems

Key Skills:

• C/C++, Bash and Python
• Proficiency working with the Yocto framework: (for application design and base OS modifications including kernel modules)
• Knowledge of a Linux‑based development environment (Ubuntu)
• Experience with real‑time communication protocols (low level: CAN/UART/SPI/I2C)
• Experience with inter‑process communication protocols (higher level mostly IP based)
• Understanding of electronics and ability to communicate effectively with hardware engineers (especially for board bring‑up and test)
• Excellent documentation skills Preferred Skills: Working knowledge or Rust would be a bonus
• Familiarity with safety‑critical embedded systems in any industry
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with project management tools
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
• Knowledge of telemetry and command systems
• Experience with formal verification methods for critical software components
• Experience in implementing Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) systems for embedded applications Tools and Technologies: · C, C++
• Scripting languages (Bash/Python)
• Yocto, Bitbake
• Ubuntu (development environment)
• Version control using Git We value adaptability and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies as needed for the role.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export‑controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

Global Perks

• 🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
• 🚀 Launch Attendance
• 🌴 Generous Time Off Policy
• 🎓 Education Assistance Program
• 🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• 👣 Family Leave
• 💪 Fitness Reimbursement
• 🧡 Employee Referral Program
• 🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space‑to‑cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi‑purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real‑time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.

Please take a moment to review Spire's Global Data Privacy Notice for Employees, Contractors, Candidates and Visitors, as well as Spire's Privacy Policy.

Kindly be advised that communication regarding your application may come from @spire.com, @recruiting.spire.com, or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool).