Join Astranis as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop flight software for advanced satellites and mentor junior engineers.
Posted by employer 2 years ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Astranis, the individual will focus 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 strong background in high-reliability systems. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a passion for space technology and a desire to mentor junior team members. Astranis, a rapidly growing company in the satellite communications sector, emphasizes collaboration across multiple teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Joblaze insights
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Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $180,000–$235,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 5–8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, Python, QNX, VxWorks.
- 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 senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer 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. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
As a Senior 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
- 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 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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