Senior Embedded Software Engineer II Software

Front Door Defense; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer II to lead embedded software development from concept to production for satellite-grade hardware. The role covers low-level and high-level software across Linux-based SBCs and high-reliability microcontroller systems, with emphasis on real-time, multi-threaded applications and rigorous qualification processes.

The engineer will present design review materials to customers and executives, contribute to proposals,

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with embedded hardware development and debugging; API design for interfacing with FPGAs.
• Experience with aerospace products.
• C or C++ programming.
• Embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking RTOS (RT-Linux desirable).
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools and peer review.
• Strong knowledge of real-time coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Proficient in multi-threaded applications and resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

RTOS

Real-time Linux

Multi-threading

Software QA

API design for FPGA

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

MS in Computer Science/EE/CE

Tools

Git

CM tools

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer II

Lead embedded software development from concept to production for satellite-grade hardware

Location: Melbourne, Florida

About The Role

Software Engineer

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.

In this position, you will be responsible for low-level and high-level software in Cesium's products through all phases of the development process. Key projects will include Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems. Cesium's goal is to create an out-of-the-box hardware and software experience which enhances our customers' ability to rapidly integrate our products into their systems.

As a Cesium software team member, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support. The ideal candidate will have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), end-use applications, and user interfaces. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and high-reliability qualification, as well as software engineering and software project management practices.

The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

This role will initially be remote, with a planned transition to in-person work once our Florida office is established.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
• Designing, developing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting system software.
• Reviewing code and system designs.
• Analyzing code for efficiency, stability, and scalability.
• Integrating and validating new product designs.
• Supporting software quality assurance and optimizing I/O performance.
• Providing post-production/in-orbit customer support.
• Interfacing with hardware design and development engineers.
• Assessing third-party and open-source software.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• A minimum of 6 years of industry experience in software development.
• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded hardware. API design for interfacing with FPGAs.
• Experience with products for aerospace applications.
• Programming experience in C or C++.
• Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (experience with real-time Linux is desirable).
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
• Excellent knowledge of real-time system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Adequate knowledge of reading electronics schematics and component data sheets.
• Experience with ARM processors and fully-featured microcontrollers.
• Experience in the design and development of a Software Development Kit (SDK).

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.