EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer-Space

Space Forge is a fast-growing advanced materials company. Our goal is to exploit the extreme temperature, microgravity and ultra-high vacuum conditions available in low earth orbit (LEO) to manufacture materials that cannot readily be grown terrestrially. Returning these materials to earth, we aim to revolutionise the semiconductor market and to make space work for humanity. To achieve this, we have developed a range of technologies including the world’s first returnable and reusable satellite platform, the ForgeStar®. We are looking to hire a full time mid to senior level **Embedded Software Engineer - Space** to join our Software team. **What will you do?** * Embedded software design for deployment in ground and space applications * Coding in embedded C/C++ * Documentation and testing * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as systems and electronics engineering to deliver great software design that meets the requirements of the mission **Key responsibilities of the role:** * Taking software requirements for a complete subsystem (e.g. motor driver or communication system), and design and build software to meet those requirements * Reviewing electronics schematics, processor datasheets, peripheral datasheets, and peripheral interface (protocol) definition documents * Writing documentation covering the architecture, design, APIs, protocols, and implementation * Build unit tests, integration tests, subsystem tests, and full-system tests. This will include writing system and subsystem test scripts. It will also include writing and executing manual testing plans * Mentoring members of the team, sharing your knowledge and experience * Peer review of design and code in line with Agile PR practices **Requirements** _Technical skills:_ * Developing in C/C++ for embedded Real Time operating Systems (RTOS) [Essential] * Experience with hardware level communication protocols (e.g. CAN, QSPI, UART) [Essential] * Experience of implementing software at the HAL, for examp