Embedded Software Engineer

Space-Robots; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfish Space seeks an embedded software engineer to develop software for its Otter servicing satellite platform. You will help build core technologies including relative navigation, robotics, and grappling interfaces that enable interaction with other spacecraft and activation of proprietary mechanisms.

The role requires 3+ years in embedded software, experience with HIL/PIL systems, and proficiency in Python and C++.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working on embedded software products.
• Experience with HIL / PIL systems.
• Experience writing software for a variety of compute hardware and architectures.
• Working knowledge of Python and C++.
• Must be a US person due to ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or designated asylee / refugee).
• Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington.
• Capable of working a dynamic, fast paced startup environment.
• B.S. degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or similar field.

Skills

Embedded software

HIL / PIL systems

Compute hardware architectures

Python

C++

Education

B.S. degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering or similar field

Job description

About Starfish Space

Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satellites. Founded in 2019, Starfish has raised over $150M in venture capital funding and built a team of engineers with experience spanning satellite guidance, navigation, control, and autonomous robotics. Starfish has launched several missions to-date, and is focused on delivering Otter satellite servicing missions for SES, the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, NASA, and others.

Position Description

Starfish's spacecraft requires high performance software; thus, we are looking for an embedded software engineer who can help us build core software technologies that will be used across a variety of Starfish satellite systems, including relative navigation, robotics, and grappling teams. This position will build software that controls the key technologies that allow Starfish's satellites to interact with other spacecraft and actuate a variety of proprietary mechanisms. This is an exciting chance to help build completely novel, new technology that will soon fly in space!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working on embedded software products

• Previous experience working with and creating HIL / PIL systems

• Experience writing software for a variety of different compute hardware and architectures

• Working knowledge of Python and C++

• Must be a US person due to ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or designated asylee / refugee)

• Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington

• Capable of working a dynamic, fast paced startup environment

• B.S. degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or similar field

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in the aerospace industry is a plus, but not required

ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.