Embedded Software Engineer

Industrious Ventures; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfish Space is seeking an embedded software engineer to help build core software technologies used across its Otter servicing spacecraft, including relative navigation, robotics, and grappling systems. You will contribute to high-performance, space-grade software that must operate reliably in harsh orbital environments.

This role requires hands-on experience with Python and C++, familiarity with various compute architectures, and the ability to work in Tukwila, Washington, in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working on embedded software products.
• Experience creating 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.
• Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast paced startup environment.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Develop core software technologies for Starfish's satellite systems, including relative navigation, robotics, and grappling teams.
• Build software that controls key technologies enabling interaction with other spacecraft and actuating mechanisms.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure robust, space-grade software delivery.

Skills

Embedded software

HIL / PIL systems

Compute hardware architectures

Python

C++

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering or similar

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.