Senior Embedded Software Engineer II
Broomfield, CO
Engineering – Software /
Full-time /
On-site
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 looking to add Senior Embedded Software Engineers to our Comms-on-the-Move, In-Flight Connectivity, and Airborne Communications Systems Programs. Applicants should be experienced embedded software engineers, with emphasis on low-level programming, middle-ware application development, real-time systems, and embedded operating systems. Preferred experience includes Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) or Modem-to-Antenna control protocols such as OpenAMIP. Candidates must be strong in the C language for embedded systems.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, own, and implement specific features for the embedded communication system.
- Understand code performance trade-offs and advise on the merits of implementation details.
- Understand high-assurance embedded software development.
- Understand low-level embedded targets.
- Understand middleware applications over embedded operating systems such as Linux or VxWorks/RTEMS.
- Expert C/C++ level language skills.
- Able to apply high assurance frameworks such as unit testing, static code analysis, code reviews, and requirements-based engineering.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree.
- Minimum of 6 years of industry experience in a relevant role.
- Expert level experience in C/C++.
- Understanding of processor architectures, embedded operating systems, and embedded, real-time, multi-tasking software engineering.
- High standards for code development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control algorithms for antenna steering.
- Ability to learn industry protocols such as OpenAMIP.
- Expert in deterministic, real-time embedded systems.
$135,000 - $160,000 a year
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
