Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Embedded Software Engineer will design and develop embedded systems for next-generation ground stations, collaborating closely with hardware and firmware teams. Key skills include expertise in embedded Linux, security architecture, and experience with standard bus interfaces. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with over seven years of experience in system architecture and a background in security and key management. Northwood Space emphasizes a fast-paced environment focused on impactful solutions in space communications.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 12, 2026. Last confirmed on Northwood Space's careers page November 12, 2026.
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Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Embedded Linux, FPGA, FreeRTOS, I2C, Linux, Networking.
Does Northwood Space sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Northwood Space targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Northwood Space.

From the original posting

About Northwood:

Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in locations around the globe with real impact, we want you at Northwood.

Role:

Come architect the embedded systems of our next-generation ground stations! You would have the opportunity to build a system from the ground up and work in a fast-paced team of hardware and firmware engineers to define requirements and get things done. We are aiming to build a scalable and secure platform on modern tooling. Experience with embedded Linux and security are a must. Come join us!

Responsibilities:

Custom Linux operating system for embedded device
Over-the-air update system
Security requirements and architecture
Fix bugs and troubleshoot issues from internal/external customers
Framework of user-space applications
Collaboration with FPGA and hardware engineers on system architecture

Basic Qualifications:

7+ years of professional experience
Experience architecting embedded systems
Experience with security and key management
Experience with standard bus interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
Experience with embedded Linux environments (Yocto, Petalinux, etc...)
Familiarity with laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters

Preferred Qualifications

Contributions to the linux kernel
Experience with RTOS (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, etc...)
Experience developing consumer devices
Experience in Rust
Experience with networking

Northwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Additional Information:

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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