CesiumAstro
Software
PrincipalEmbeddedSoftwareEngineer
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“Principal Embedded Software Engineer at CesiumAstro. Skills: Embedded software, Microcontrollers, Low-level drivers, Board support packages, Real-time operating systems. Design and implement software for embedded devices. Design, develop, code, test, debug and document system”
What You'll Achieve.
Create out-of-the-box hardware and software experience
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Analyze code; Debug
U. S. citizen, Permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree, Minimum of 9 years of industry experience, Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting, API design for interfacing with FPGAs, Extensive programming experience in C, Extensive programming experience in C++, Experience in embedded systems design, Excellent knowledge of real-time system coding techniques, Excellent knowledge of IP protocols, Excellent knowledge of interfaces, Excellent knowledge of hardware subsystems, Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications, Excellent understanding of resource management, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with products for aerospace applications, Adequate knowledge of reading electronics schematics, Adequate knowledge of component data sheets, Experience with ARM processors, Experience with fully-featured microcontrollers, Experience in design and development of SDK
What You'll Do.
Design and implement software for embedded devices
debug and document system
Review code and system designs
Analyze code for efficiency
Analyze code for stability
Analyze code for scalability
Integrate and validate new product designs
Support software quality assurance
Optimize I/O performance
Provide post-production support
Provide in-orbit customer support
Interface with hardware design engineers
Interface with hardware development engineers
Assess third party software
Assess open source software
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional work environment; Interface with hardware design
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Engineering design review materials
Process & Methodology
Product roadmaps, Software project management
Full Job Description
## Description 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. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer I to join our software team. In this position, you will be responsible for low-level and high-level software in CesiumAstro’s products through all phases of the development process. Key projects will include Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems. CesiumAstro’s goal is to create an out-of-the-box hardware and software experience which enhances our customers’ ability to rapidly integrate our products into their systems. As a CesiumAstro 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), end-use applications, and user interfaces. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and high-reliabilit
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