Embedded Software Engineer, CesiumAstro

• This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in embedded systems, including device drivers, kernel customization, bootloaders, and board bring-up, with a preference for experience with the Xilinx platform (experience with other platforms is also valued)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems
• Experience developing and debugging software on embedded hardware (e.g., power systems, motors, sensors)
• Understanding of multi-threaded programming and resource-constrained environments
• Familiarity with version control, issue tracking, and peer review workflows
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Desirable

• CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system
• As a member of our software team, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from product concept through production, participating in architecture design, implementation, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support
• This role involves working closely with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers, and provides opportunities for technical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• This position will support Skylark, an advanced active phased array antenna system to unlock satellite communications that has traditionally relied on mechanically steered systems
• It is designed for compatibility with a wide range of current and next-generation satellite constellations and can be scaled to meet mission-specific performance requirements
• Additionally, Skylark offers several unique differentiators including is its multi-beam capability which unlocks simultaneous communications with satellites in different orbits
• Develop and port embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries
• Configure, customize, and integrate the Linux kernel and embedded bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot)
• Maintain and evolve the Yocto-based Linux build system within a CI/CD pipeline
• Package and deploy software images for diverse embedded hardware platforms
• Create tailored Linux distributions for specific embedded applications
• Collaborate across disciplines (firmware, hardware, systems) to ensure seamless system integration and performance
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to customer-facing technical documentation and proposals