Join Astranis as an Embedded Software Engineer to develop flight software for advanced satellites in a collaborative environment.
Posted by employer 2 years ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 20 hours ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Embedded Software Engineer on the Network Software team at Astranis focuses on developing and implementing flight software for satellites, ensuring it integrates seamlessly with various hardware components. Proficiency in modern C++ and experience with communication protocols are essential, alongside a background in building high-reliability systems. This role is ideal for engineers with 2-4 years of experience who are passionate about space technology and enjoy collaborative environments. Astranis is a growing company with a strong emphasis on innovation and teamwork.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page October 27, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,582).
- Starts above 82% of 339 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $111,197 across 66 companies). See Python salary trends
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Quick facts
- Is the Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $130,000–$175,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 2–4 years of relevant experience for this Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astranis is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C, C++, Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, Python, QNX.
- Does Astranis sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software role at Astranis.
From the original posting
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.
Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software
As a Embedded Software Engineer on the Network Software team 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 / Earth Stations Hub for our Satellites
- Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite/ Earth Stations Hub
- Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, Design continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews
- Collaborate with multiple teams (Payload, Communications 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
Requirements
- 2-4+ 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 Python
- Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
- 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
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
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