Description
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.
This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs. You will develop software for the Flight Computer / Earth Stations Hub for our Satellites, develop firmware for control boards on the satellite/Earth Stations Hub, and improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, design continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.
You will collaborate with multiple teams (Payload, Communications Ground Control, Telemetry) and develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle. You will deliver complex projects through incremental development and 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