Senior Firmware Engineer

Overview

In this role you will design, implement and maintain embedded firmware for satellite systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mission readiness. You’ll tackle on-orbit and on-ground issues, optimize serial communications, and build tooling to improve system abstraction. The position supports a fast-paced, nanosatellite-focused environment where rapid design-to-launch cycles are common. This opportunity lets you shape embedded software for cutting-edge space missions and contribute to mission-critical operations.

Pay / Benefits

• Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
• Launch Attendance
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain embedded firmware
• Collaborate with other engineering functions on scoping, architecture and system design
• Resolve on-orbit and on-ground issues related to embedded systems
• Implement, optimize and maintain various serial protocols
• Design and develop interface tools to improve abstraction between the embedded system and other satellite components
• Debug and resolve complex embedded systems issues in a timely manner
• Write and maintain technical documentation

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Mastery of Embedded C programming language
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python and Bash
• Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), specifically FreeRTOS
• Familiarity with serial protocols and implementations
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in debugging embedded systems
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience developing on Linux (Ubuntu)
• A base level of mathematical knowledge (engineering mathematic or similar)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Embedded C
• Python
• Bash
• FreeRTOS

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