Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Aerospace, Stock Options

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to define architectures for embedded platforms across satellites and space systems. You will guide software engineering practices, tackle complex hardware-software integration, and drive next-generation technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will lead bold technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure robust, maintainable code, with hands-on development in C/C++ and real-time OS environments.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS, EE, or CE required.
• 8+ years in software development.
• Experience in embedded hardware troubleshooting and FPGA API design.
• Strong C/C++ and real-time Linux knowledge.
• Experience with RTOS, multi-threading and hardware interfaces.
• Familiar with CM tools and defect tracking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
• Design, develop, code, test, debug and document system software.
• Review code and system designs.
• Analyze code for efficiency, stability and scalability.
• Integrate and validate new product designs.
• Support software quality assurance and optimize I/O performance.
• Provide post-production/in-orbit customer support.
• Interface with hardware design and development engineers.
• Assess third party and open source software.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Embedded systems

RTOS

API design

Multithreading

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Version control

Bug tracking tools

Peer review processes

Job description

CesiumAstro seeks a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to define architectures for embedded platforms across satellites and space systems. You will guide software engineering practices, tackle complex hardware-software integration, and drive next-generation technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will lead bold technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure robust, maintainable code, with hands-on development in C/C++ and real-time OS environments.