Embedded Software Engineer II

OfferGenie; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Austin, TX is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system to contribute across the full software lifecycle.

You will work closely with hardware, systems, and FPGA teams, develop device drivers, kernel customizations, and bootloaders, and help bring up boards, with chances for technical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux and Yocto build system required.
• Hands-on experience with device drivers, kernel customization, and bootloaders.
• Experience or familiarity with Xilinx platform is valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to full software development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers across projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the team.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Yocto

Device drivers

Kernel customization

Board bring-up

Xilinx platform

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Job description

Please Note:

To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in embedded systems, including device drivers, kernel customization, bootloaders, and board bring-up, with a preference for experience with the Xilinx platform (experience with other platforms is also valued).

As a member of our software team, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from product concept through production, participating in architecture design, implementation, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support. This role involves working closely with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers, and provides opportunities for technical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.