Flight Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, development, and testing of new embedded software from initial concept to subsystem integration, through full system deployment.
• Incorporate mission-specific microcontrollers into full systems capable of full spacecraft control.
• Participate in design, code reviews and testing with the team.
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems, including system bugs, hardware failures or combability issues.
• Develop and test application-level software modules that utilize low-level peripheral drivers when applicable.
• Document and communicate design decisions and progress.
• Collaborate with other sub-system engineers to define and advance software specifications for development.

Technical Requirements:

• At least 5-7 years of professional experience working with Embedded Programming
• Familiar working with a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)
• Proficient with C and C++
• Experience with multi-threaded environments
• Familiarity with various protocols such as:
• Serial communication protocols (RS-232, RS-485, CAN, SPI, etc)
• Debugging interfaces (SWD, JTAG)
• Comfortable with development tools/technologies such as:
• Oscilloscopes
• Logic analyzers
• Multimeters
• Familiar with reading and analyzing circuit diagrams and schematics
• Comfortable using version control software, preferably Git
• Familiarity with the command-line and command-line tools
• Experience developing software on a Windows PC

Qualifications

• Familiar working with ARM microcontrollers
• Familiar with FPGA programming
• Familiar maintaining a large and complex codebase
• Familiar with some scripting language or languages (Python, Ruby, Bash, etc)
• Background in the Aerospace Sector
• Familiar with Matlab/Simulink

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in Embedded Software development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with STM32 microcontrollers, including proficiency with IDEs; familiarity with 32-bit ARM microcontrollers/SoCs; FPGA programming knowledge; experience maintaining a large and complex codebase; scripting language proficiency (Python, Ruby, Bash, etc); background in the Aerospace Sector; familiarity with Matlab/Simulink.

Soft Skills:

• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork skills; excellent written and verbal communication for documenting design decisions and progress; meticulous attention to detail in software development and testing; ability to work effectively within a team on design and code reviews; proactive in sharing knowledge and coordinating with sub-system engineers.

Technology Stack:

• C, C++ (C++14 and beyond standard library); Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); STM32 microcontrollers and ARM-based systems; serial communication protocols (RS-232, RS-485, CAN, SPI); debugging interfaces (SWD, JTAG); development tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters; Git version control; Windows development environment; FPGA programming tools; Python/Ruby/Bash scripting; Matlab/Simulink.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office and lab environment; use of a computer and standard hardware debugging tools for extended periods; occasional interaction with electronic hardware and test equipment.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands