Software Engineer, Xona Space Systems
Space Systems
$120-170k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
Satellite navigation system
Be an early applicant
Satellite navigation system
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$120-170k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To remove the boundaries from modern technologies by providing precise and protected navigation services anywhere on Earth.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s Degree & 4+ years of experience in software architecture, or 6+ years
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA best practices
- Experience with full system testing and software/hardware interface testing
- Experience in designing and implementing communication protocols and interfaces
- Strong proficiency in C++ or similar languages
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Desirable
- Experience with embedded systems
- Experience with aerospace or related industries
- Experience with network protocols
What the job involves
- As a Payload Software Engineer, your daily activities are integral to ensuring the reliability of our software systems. You will engage in full-system testing, with a focus on intricate interface checkouts, both with the hardware and with the satellite bus.
- Collaborating with the I&T, hardware engineering, and software engineering teams, you will implement robust interface components to ensure the reliability of our service to our users.
- This role demands active architectural problem-solving skills, requiring complex operations systems be made clear via technical documentation. This opportunity allows you innovate in the space industry, optimizing edge-performance and system-wide stability
Our take
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) is crucial for autonomy, tying vehicles to their environment and making autonomous operation possible. Xona Space Systems is developing a network of small satellites to provide high-precision PNT services, essential for modern technologies like autonomous vehicles and robotics.
The company has set its sites on pushing the limits of modern technology, setting itself apart in its space with its PULSAR service, which offers superior accuracy, availability, and security compared to traditional GPS. This makes it crucial for the widespread adoption of autonomous systems in unstructured environments.
The company has already secured millions in Series A funding, which will accelerate the deployment of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Its partnerships with the US Space Force and industry leaders highlight the growing confidence in its innovative approach, while future plans include the commercialisation of PULSAR, which will enable autonomous systems to operate effectively anywhere.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
May 2024
$19m
SERIES A
Aug 2023
$1.2m
GRANT
Total funding: $54.3m
Company HQ
Baywood Park, CA
Leadership
Brian Manning
(CEO)Previously worked as a Responsible Engineer on Thrust Structure for SpaceX, and an Engineering Manager for Power Solutions International.
Tyler Reid
(CTO)Was also a Lecturer at Stanford University and a Research Engineer in Controls and Automated Systems at Ford Motor Company.
Adrien Perkins
(VP of Engineering)Worked as a Research Assistant for Stanford University and was Lead Software Developer at Callsnapp.
Bryan Chan
(VP of Corporate Strategy)Also the Co-Founder, President and CEO at Night Crew Labs. Previously Co-founded and was Technical Director for Mothership Communications.
Jerami Martin
(Mechanical Lead)Also works as a Mechanical Design and Systems Engineer at Pumpkin. Prior to this, they were an Engineer at Crosstrac Engineering.
Kazuma Gunning
(Director of Navigation and Software)Previously worked as a GNSS Modeling and Simulation Engineer for Booz Allen Hamilton and was a Doctoral Student at Stanford University.
Paul Tarantino
(Director of Integration and Test)After studying at Stanford University, they went on to work as a Propulsion and Fluid Flight Systems Engineering Intern for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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