Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Summary

Lead development of real-time flight software for a launch vehicle. Responsible for low-level interfacing, protocol stacks, scheduling, and reliable execution on embedded processors under bare-metal, RTOS, and Linux. Requires 6–8 years experience in embedded systems, deep hardware-software integration skills, and strong command over C/C++.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test real-time flight software for launch vehicle avionics
• Write low-level drivers and interface layers for digital communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/422/485, Ethernet)
• Implement and debug firmware on bare-metal, RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS), and embedded Linux platforms
• Design deterministic task scheduling, state machines, and fault-tolerant logic for critical avionics
• Interface with sensors (IMUs, pressure, temperature), actuators, and flight computers
• Own board bring-up, debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG
• Work closely with GNC, hardware, and systems engineers to implement real-time control loops and communication protocols
• Write modular, portable, and testable embedded C/C++ code with adherence to software quality standards
• Support simulation integration (SIL/HIL) and validation efforts with hardware teams

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in embedded software development for real-time and safety-critical systems
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++, memory management, and peripheral programming
• Hands-on experience with bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux development
• Expertise in protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/422/485, CAN, Ethernet
• Familiarity with PTP, TSN (Time Sensitive Networking) and deterministic Ethernet stacks
• Proficiency in working with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, and in-system debuggers
• Familiarity with build systems (Make/CMake), version control (Git), and CI/CD workflows
• Ability to write robust and deterministic code under real-time constraints

Preferred Skills

• Experience in developing fault-tolerant architectures, watchdog recovery, voting logic
• Exposure to safety-critical development processes (e.g., DO-178C, MISRA)
• Experience with unit testing frameworks, static/dynamic analysis tools
• Familiarity with containerized builds (Docker), cross-compilation, and DevOps in embedded projects
• Prior experience in space / medical / automotive systems
• Exposure to Rust programming language for embedded or safety-critical systems is a plus