Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer (Space)

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Space is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop flight software and embedded networking for space-grade hardware. The role focuses on software design and optimization for embedded devices, with an emphasis on real-time performance.

Applicants should have proficiency in C/C++, experience with embedded systems, and a solid understanding of communication protocols. The position offers a chance to work on groundbreaking satellite technology.

Qualifications

• Proven record of designing and developing working software in aerospace applications.
• Experience with embedded and multicore platforms and their toolchains.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for real-time embedded systems.
• Implement space-grade communication protocols.
• Conduct automated testing for embedded systems.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Scripting languages (Shell/Bash)

Embedded systems knowledge

Communication protocols (UART, CAN, SPI, I2C)

Debugging tools proficiency (JTAG, GDB)

Version control expertise (Git)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

Job description

E-Space is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop flight software and embedded networking for space-grade hardware. The role focuses on software design and optimization for embedded devices, with an emphasis on real-time performance.

Applicants should have proficiency in C/C++, experience with embedded systems, and a solid understanding of communication protocols. The position offers a chance to work on groundbreaking satellite technology.