CesiumAstro

Space Technology

SeniorEmbeddedSoftwareEngineerII

$133–161k Westminster, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Embedded Software Engineer II at CesiumAstro. Skills: Embedded Linux, Yocto, Device drivers, Kernel development. Develop embedded Linux applications. Port embedded Linux applications”

Industry & Context.

Space Technology
Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, eligible to obtain U. S. Department of State authorizations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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, Programming experience in C or C++, Familiarity with software configuration management tools, Familiarity with defect tracking tools, Familiarity with peer review, Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications, Excellent understanding of resource management, Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

hands-on experience with Embedded Linux, hands-on experience with Yocto, Familiarity with Xilinx platforms, Familiarity with other microcontroller-based systems, Experience with boot loaders, Experience with kernel-level development, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Proven ability to work independently, Proven ability to manage multiple development tasks

What You'll Do.

Develop embedded Linux applications

Port embedded Linux applications

Develop custom device drivers

Develop custom libraries

Configure Linux kernel

Integrate Linux kernel

Configure embedded boot loaders

Work with Linux kernel configuration

Maintain Yocto build system

Support Yocto build system

Package software images

Deploy software images

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Ensure system integration

Ensure system performance

Present engineering design review materials

Participate in proposal-writing efforts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Work with product team

Communication Scope

Excellent written communication skills; Excellent verbal communication skills

Process & Methodology

Software project management practices

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.   The Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power, large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.   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 su

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