Senior Software Engineer

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

401(k)

Flexible PTO

On-site meals

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded to help design and implement the flight software that commands and monitors spacecraft. You will contribute to architecture and high-level design, work on the flight computer software, and mentor junior engineers.

You will collaborate across avionics, Ground Control, and Telemetry teams, delivering robust software for satellites and commercial/government programs. Based in a SF office, you’ll impact missions worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ or C.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and design patterns.
• Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, I2C and SPI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about space technology.
• Experience building high availability/high reliability systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Software for the Flight Computer on our Satellites.
• Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite.
• Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements, CI, automated tests and code reviews.
• Collaborate with avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry teams.
• Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and hardware.
• Deliver complex projects through incremental development.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Software design patterns

Communication skills

Tools

TCP/IP

I2C

SPI

Job description

As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.

Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!

Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.

Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft.

Additionally, you will mentor junior members and collaborate with other teams to ensure that the software you’ve implemented works on their hardware.

This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs.

Role:

• Develop Software for the Flight Computer on our Satellites
• Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite
• Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews
• Collaborate with multiple teams (avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry)
• Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle
• Deliver complex projects through incremental development
• Mentor junior engineers

Requirements:

• 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ OR C
• Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
• Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
• Good Communication and Written Skills
• Passionate about Space Technology
• Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems.

Bonus:

• Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
• Experience with Python
• Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
• Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
• Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
• Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

Base Salary$150,000—$220,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.