Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $126,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Details
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Engineer to architect and implement software for our satellite systems. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with our hardware, RF, and operations teams to develop high-reliability embedded software that powers our constellation.
You will act as a technical leader on our engineering team, taking system-level requirements and translating them into robust, efficient embedded solutions that operate in the harsh space environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across the full embedded stack: from low-level device drivers to application-level software managing satellite operations, all while contributing to the architecture of our next-generation satellite platform.
This is a full-time position based in Seattle, WA
Key Responsibilities
Python & C Development: Write high-quality, maintainable code in both Python and C for satellite command scripts and performance-critical embedded applications.
Embedded Linux Systems: Design, implement, and maintain embedded Linux systems for satellite payloads, including kernel configuration, driver development, and system optimization for resource-constrained space hardware.
Low-Level Driver Development: Develop and debug device drivers for common interfaces (SPI,I2C, UART, Ethernet) and peripherals including ADCs, DACs, DDR memory controllers, and custom hardware.
Flight Software Architecture: Contribute to the design and implementation of satellite flight software, including command & data handling, telemetry systems, and autonomous operations.
Hardware Bring-Up: Lead board bring-up activities for new hardware, working closely with electrical engineers to validate designs, debug interfaces, and commission new systems.
Space Environment Considerations: Design software with awareness of space-specific challenges including radiation effects (SEUs, latch-up), thermal constraints, and power budgets.
How We Work
Hands-On Engineering: We value engineers who can move seamlessly between architecture ,implementation, and debugging. You'll work with real hardware daily.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: You'll interface with RF engineers, digital design engineers, mechanical engineers, and operations staff to ensure software meets system-level needs.
Tools: We use modern development tools including AI, Git, Jira, and Confluence. Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers is essential.
An Ideal Candidate Has
A Sense of Urgency: Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively
High Learning Agility: Love to learn; have a grounded approach to recognizing your weaknesses and take the initiative to brush up on and sharpen your engineering foundations to better collaborate with your teammates with different backgrounds
System-Level Design and Analysis: Understand the requirements flow down process and be able to quickly iterate on evolving requirements
Excellent Communication Skills: Effectively convey ideas and communicate technical topics with engineering, build staff, and operations; run self-directed design reviews and participate in reviews of parallel systems
Anticipation of Needs: Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the ever growing and changing needs of an early-stage company
Qualifications
5+ Years of Experience: Proven track record of delivering embedded systems for production hardware, preferably in Aerospace, Defense, or other high-reliability domains.
Expert-Level C Programming: Deep understanding of C for embedded systems, including memory management, real-time constraints, and optimization techniques.
Expert-Level Python: Strong Python skills for scripting, automation, test frameworks, and ground system integration.
Embedded Linux Proficiency: Solid experience with embedded Linux (kernel configuration, device drivers, build root/Yocto, or similar).
Hardware Interface Experience: Demonstrated ability to work with SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and other common protocols. Experience with ADCs, DACs, and memory interfaces (DDR).
Hardware Debug Skills: Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
Space Systems (Optional): Experience designing for the space environment, including radiation hardening techniques, thermal management, and understanding of single-event effects.
FPGA Integration (Optional): Experience interfacing with or developing alongside FPGAs, including familiarity with common communication interfaces (AXI, PCIe, custom parallel buses),register-mapped peripheral access from embedded Linux or bare-metal environments, and collaborative bring-up with digital design engineers.
A bit about us:
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Our client was founded with the intention of delivering on the promise of what Internet-of-Things (IoT) was supposed to be. They're building a global Bluetooth network dedicated to machine-to-machine connectivity.
Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed startup supported by some of the best investors in the world.
Why join us?
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Salary: $126,000.00 - $249,000.00/year (final compensation is determined by experience level, technical depth, and interview performance)
Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options
Unlimited PTO
Commuter Benefits (if working from HQ)
Learning & Development Allowance
Health & Wellness Stipend
Sabbatical Program – Recharge and explore new ideas
Cutting-Edge Space Tech – Work on state-of-the-art satellite system
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