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Software Development Engineer , Leo Secure Communications Team will join the Leo Secure Communications team to develop software for critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command and telemetry, and autonomous control. This role involves participating in all phases of development from requirements through implementation, testing, and operations. The engineer will design and implement low-level embedded software on hardware services, including device drivers, Linux kernel modules, and porting existing software to new systems. Key responsibilities include developing secure software and interacting with microcontrollers using C++ and Rust. Candidates should possess experience in object-oriented design and multi-threaded distributed systems. The work focuses on solving complex technical challenges related to building reliable, power-efficient, and low-cost satellite avionics within a collaborative environment to ensure secure communication across various essential space-based system functions.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $169050 from 111 postings across 5 companies.
Write software to interact directly with microcontrollers.
Design and implement secure software for satellite functions.
Develop low-level embedded software including device drivers and Linux kernel modules.
Port existing software to new embedded systems.
Participate in all phases of development from requirements through implementation, testing, and operations.
Design and develop large-scale, multi-threaded, and distributed software applications.
What we're looking for
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience for new and existing systems.
1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience.
1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.