Staff Embedded Software Engineer for Space Telescopes

Observable Space; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Ownership over impactful systems

Opportunities for continuous learning

Job summary

A leading space technology firm in Los Angeles is looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to architect and implement advanced embedded Linux systems for ground and space telescopes. The role involves hands-on development, troubleshooting, and collaboration across teams to ensure the reliability and performance of systems operating in space. With a competitive salary of $200,000-$300,000, candidates should have over 5 years of experience in embedded software engineering and strong skills in C and C++.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in embedded software engineering or systems-level development.
• Strong proficiency in C and modern C++.
• Experience bringing up high-speed interfaces, especially PCIe and MIPI CSI-2.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and debug at the electrical-software boundary.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and document embedded Linux systems for extreme reliability.
• Own the BSP and driver stack across various hardware interfaces.
• Bring up high-speed peripherals and ensure their long-term robustness.
• Collaborate on automated testing and participate in product design reviews.

Skills

C

Modern C++

DC power systems

High-speed interfaces

Debugging intuition

Fast-paced prototyping environments

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

A leading space technology firm in Los Angeles is looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to architect and implement advanced embedded Linux systems for ground and space telescopes. The role involves hands-on development, troubleshooting, and collaboration across teams to ensure the reliability and performance of systems operating in space. With a competitive salary of $200,000-$300,000, candidates should have over 5 years of experience in embedded software engineering and strong skills in C and C++.