Embedded Software Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted: 98 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

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Embedded Software Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software will join a team focused on critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command and telemetry, and autonomous control. The role involves participating in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation, testing, and operations to solve complex challenges in building reliable, power-efficient, and low-cost satellite avionics. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing embedded software using C++, Rust, or other modern languages, writing device drivers and system applications for various satellite systems, and collaborating with hardware teams for board bring-up and integration testing. The candidate will utilize communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN, and UART to interact with electronics. This position addresses the technical challenges of space-based systems design within a project focused on developing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites.

Skills

C++ Rust I2C SPI CAN UART Device Drivers Embedded Software Source Control Management Build Processes Board Bring-up

What you'll do

Develop embedded software using C++, Rust, or other modern programming languages.
Write software to interact with electronics via I2C, SPI, CAN, and UART protocols.
Develop device drivers and system applications for various satellite systems.
Support hardware teams during board bring-up and integration testing.
Manage the full software development lifecycle from requirements through implementation and testing.
Design reliable and scalable software architectures for space-based avionics.
Implement critical functions including power management, command/telemetry, and autonomous control.

What we're looking for

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience for new and existing systems.
Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
Ability to develop embedded software in C++, Rust, or other modern languages.
Experience writing software to interact with devices using I2C, SPI, CAN, and UART.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).
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