Senior Embedded Software Engineer, CesiumAstro

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of industry experience in software development
• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of software systems and hardware (such as motors, power distribution units, etc.)
• Programming experience in C or C++
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer II with a strong background in developing embedded applications using Linux and Yocto
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in embedded systems, device drivers, kernel modifications, and boot loaders, with a preference for experience on the Xilinx platform (though experience on other microcontrollers is also acceptable)
• As a Cesium software team member, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support
• The ideal candidate will have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), and user interfaces with an emphasis on applications and data management
• Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and high-reliability qualification, as well as software engineering and software project management practices
• This position will be supporting our Skylark product line, an antenna system that uses active phased array technology to unlock satellite communications that has traditionally relied on mechanically steered systems
• Skylark is designed to work with any existing or upcoming satellite constellation and is scalable to the desired performance or application
• Skylark offers several unique differentiators including is its multi-beam capability which unlocks simultaneous communications with satellites in different orbits
• The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts
• As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Develop and port embedded Linux applications, custom device drivers, and libraries
• Configure, modify, and integrate the Linux kernel and embedded boot loaders
• Work extensively with U-Boot, and Linux kernel configuration
• Maintain and support the Yocto build system in a CI/CD environment
• Package and deploy software images for various hardware platforms
• Create and manage Linux images tailored to specific embedded hardware
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and performance