Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer, Spire Global
Rust
+ Employee Stock Purchase Program
Provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services
Job no longer available
Provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
+ Employee Stock Purchase Program
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To provide customers with comprehensive data and analytics that protect our environment and our communities, transform global logistics, contribute to economic stability, and put moonshot goals within reach.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience in embedded systems development using Rust
- Knowledge of or adaptability to Linux-based development (Ubuntu)
- Proficiency in integrating C code with Rust projects
- Experience with real-time communication protocols
- Experience with inter-process communication protocols
- Understanding of electronics and ability to communicate effectively with hardware engineers
- Excellent documentation skills
- Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying
Desirable
- Familiarity with safety-critical embedded systems in any industry
- Experience with Yocto for embedded systems
- Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with project management tools
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
- Knowledge of telemetry and command systems
- Experience with formal verification methods for critical software components
- Experience in implementing Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) systems for embedded applications
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer (Rust) to join our Platform team (folks looking after the spacecraft)
- The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space-based data collection capabilities
- Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition
- In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!
- Develop daemons in Rust that interface with embedded systems using low- level protocols
- Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes
- Integrate C code for specific hardware interfaces
- Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure optimal software-hardware integration
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs and system architectures
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools
- Tools and Technologies: Rust, C, Scripting languages (Bash/Python), Ubuntu (development environment), Yocto (target environment), Version control using Git
Application process
- To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check
Our take
There’s been an increasing focus on big data in recent years, and Spire Global aims to lead the field in the biggest data of all - Earth Intelligence - with its suite of satellites collecting data from beneath the Earth’s surface to the edge of the atmosphere.
It identifies three main areas of use for its data - Aviation, Maritime, and Weather. Its capabilities in these fields include providing over 660M position reports each day for the aviation industry, building intelligent routing and tracking systems for maritime shipping, and supplying in-depth weather forecasting and climate impact analysis.
Beyond this, Spire Global's satellite system has countless other applications, such as real-time observation in active conflicts, and wildfire tracking. Operating in a rapidly developing market for space-based data, Spire continues to expand its satellite network and capaibilities as demand for global monitoring and environmental intelligence grows.
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Insights
18% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Aug 2024
$4.7m
GRANT
Sep 2019
$19.8m
GRANT
Total funding: $202.8m
Company benefits
- Name your own satellite: Be remembered throughout time by choosing a name for a LEMUR satellite.
- Family Leave: Family is important. Our parental and family leave is designed to let you make the most of those precious moments.
- Learning & development: Spire more than encourages and supports ongoing personal improvement and a growth mindset, we welcome it!
- Launch Attendance: One of the perks from launching satellites into space is that Spire often has VIP access to view the launch.
- Generous time off policy: Take the time you need. Our flexible time-off policy promotes a positive work-life balance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP makes sure you have access to support and counseling sessions whenever you need it.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Our ESPP provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase Spire shares through accumulated contributions.
- Fitness Reimbursement: Spire encourages fitness activity to promote employee well-being with reimbursed gym membership expenses.
- Employee Referral Program: Spire is always looking for outstanding people to join our team, and you can help and be awarded a referral bonus.
- Healthy snacks & beverages: To help our employees to be as productive as possible, we provide healthy snacks and beverages in each of our offices.
Company HQ
Tysons, VA
Leadership
Theresa Condor
(CEO)Theresa has been with Spire since 2013, initially joining as a GM of Space service and Earth Intelligence, before becoming COO in 2021 and CEO in 2025.
Alison Engel
(CFO)Prior to joining Spire Global in 2025, Alison spent over 2 years at LeaseAccelerator as the CFO. She also spent over 5 years at Gannet as a VP of Finance and Senior VP/CFO & Treasurer.
Celia Pelaz
(COO)Prior to joining Spire Global in 2025, Celia spent nearly 8 years at HENSOLDT in various roles, including CSO and COO.
Johann Gabriel Oehme
(CTO)Johann joined Spire Global in 2025 as Chief Transformation Officer, moving into the role of Chief Technology Officer later in the same year. Previously, he spent 4 years at Aerotech Peissenberg as a Managing Director & CCO. He also spent 22 years at Airbus, holding various roles including VP of A350 Customer & Business Development and VP Head of Programme Procurement.
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