Join CesiumAstro as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for cutting-edge communications satellites in a dynamic startup environment.
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Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Embedded Software Engineer at CesiumAstro focuses on developing and testing flight software for advanced communication satellites, overseeing the software lifecycle from architecture to validation. Key skills include expertise in Linux-based systems and embedded software, along with a strong background in spacecraft subsystems. This position is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive in a startup atmosphere and are eager to mentor junior team members. CesiumAstro fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging innovation and hands-on problem-solving.
Quick facts
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Embedded Systems, Linux, Software Development, satellite systems.
- Does CesiumAstro sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- CesiumAstro targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Spacecraft role at CesiumAstro.
From the original posting
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Senior Flight Software Engineer I to our Internal Missions team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing software for leading-edge communications satellites, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will be responsible for the CesiumAstro satellite flight software and software-in-the-loop testing through all stages of the development process. Your work will include developing software to monitor, test, and control spacecraft subsystems such as attitude, command and data handling, navigation, thermal, and power. The ideal candidate will be an experienced spacecraft software engineer, motivated to develop every aspect of space mission software from Linux-based satellite operating systems to low-level embedded products. You will work and learn from a cohort of senior and principal software engineers. You will use your experience to direct, mentor, and grow a team of motivated spacecraft engineers in the development of a new satellite system.
As a CesiumAstro team member, you will work on a small team to develop satellites and put them in orbit. You will be responsible for software design to include initial architecture and block diagrams, requirements definition, implementation, code review, and validation and verification. You will need to identify simplifying solutions to simulate complex problems and explain key results and decisions to the team.