Lead Embedded Software Architect – Satellite Flight Systems

Sotalent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellbeing Benefits

Family Support Benefits

Sign-On Payments

Restricted Stock Units

Job summary

Sotalent in Seattle develops and maintains embedded software for satellite and flight systems, including device drivers, system applications, and hardware interfaces. You will guide the full software lifecycle from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, integration, and operational support, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with hardware teams.

Candidates should have at least five years of professional software experience and a bachelor’s degree in

Qualifications

• Requires at least five years of professional software development and design leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for satellite and flight systems, including drivers and interfaces.
• Lead software design or architecture for new and existing systems across full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to ensure system integration and reliability.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C

C++

Rust

RTOS

Satellite Systems

Flight Software

Software Architecture

I2C

SPI

RS-422

RS-485

Ethernet

Device Drivers

Hardware Integration

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

Sotalent in Seattle develops and maintains embedded software for satellite and flight systems, including device drivers, system applications, and hardware interfaces. You will guide the full software lifecycle from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, integration, and operational support, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with hardware teams.

Candidates should have at least five years of professional software experience and a bachelor’s degree in