Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Join Spire, a leading company in the commercialization of nanosatellite systems. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting spacecraft operations and ensuring that all current and future satellite systems meet their mission objectives. You will design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain embedded firmware, collaborate with other engineering functions, and resolve complex embedded systems issues. Enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible time off, family leave, and opportunities for personal development.

If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain embedded firmware for satellite systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering functions on scoping, architecture, and system design, and resolve on-orbit and on-ground issues related to embedded systems.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, and ensure compliance with coding standards and static analysis tools.
• FreeRTOS for real-time operating system implementation
• Version control using Git

Requirements

• A base level of mathematical knowledge (engineering mathematic or similar)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Mastery of Embedded C programming language
• Experience developing on Linux (Ubuntu)

Familiarity with serial protocols and implementations

• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in debugging embedded systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), specifically FreeRTOS
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python and Bash
• Experience with space systems or satellite technology
• Familiarity working to coding standards and using static analysis tools
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Experience writing Rust for resource constrained environments (embedded Linux)
• Knowledge of control systems and algorithms

GNU ARM Embedded Toolchain for code compilation

• Experience with debugging techniques for systems without JTAG access, particularly for remote issue resolution
• GDB for debugging, complemented by extensive use of serial and/or CAN debugging

Tools and Technologies

• Familiarity with manual testing procedures for embedded interface code
• Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role

Preferred

• Experience working with Arm Cortex Microcontrollers