Senior Embedded Systems Engineer Space/Aerospace (C/C++)

CesiumAstro; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a seasoned software engineer to advance embedded systems used in satellites and aerospace platforms. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software across Linux-based SBCs and high-reliability microcontrollers, contributing to product roadmaps and system-level designs.

As a member of the software team, you will perform reviews, drive qualification efforts, and collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure robust APIs and in-orbit support, requiring clear written

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS/EE/CE required.
• 5+ years in software development.
• Embedded hardware troubleshooting and API design for FPGAs.
• Experience with aerospace products.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and RTOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for embedded devices from requirements to production.
• Develop, test, debug, and document system software.
• Review code and system designs for quality and performance.
• Analyze code for efficiency, stability, 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.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Real-time OS

Software testing

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Git

CI/CD

ARM toolchains

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a seasoned software engineer to advance embedded systems used in satellites and aerospace platforms. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software across Linux-based SBCs and high-reliability microcontrollers, contributing to product roadmaps and system-level designs.

As a member of the software team, you will perform reviews, drive qualification efforts, and collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure robust APIs and in-orbit support, requiring clear written