Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer — Firmware & Systems

Astro Digital; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Astro Digital is searching for an Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level software that interfaces with hardware in spacecraft subsystems. This role is based at our Littleton, Colorado headquarters.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and extensive experience in embedded software development, particularly with C and C++. The position emphasizes a strong growth mindset and system-oriented thinking.

Compensation ranges from $130k–$175k annually, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of embedded software experience.
• Experience developing firmware in low-level environments.
• Ability to work independently on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for spacecraft subsystems.
• Write and debug low-level drivers.
• Support hardware bring-up and debugging.

Skills

Embedded software development

C and modern C++

Low-level driver development

Hardware debugging

RTOS knowledge

Git-based workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field

Tools

GDB

JTAG

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Multimeter

Job description

Astro Digital is searching for an Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level software that interfaces with hardware in spacecraft subsystems. This role is based at our Littleton, Colorado headquarters.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and extensive experience in embedded software development, particularly with C and C++. The position emphasizes a strong growth mindset and system-oriented thinking.

Compensation ranges from $130k–$175k annually, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.