Embedded Software Engineer

AnySignal is a startup whose mission is to usher in the next generation of RF products and services. For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with world-class performance that is easy to deploy, monitor, purchase, and upgrade.
Our team has a diverse range of backgrounds that cover cloud computing to artificial intelligence, communications and sensing, embedded systems, and much more.
As an Embedded Software engineer on the Space team, your work will traverse the entirety of the embedded stack, involving everything from low-level RF integrated circuit driver development to high-speed interfaces with the FPGA fabric to reliable networking and radiation-resilient software architecture. You will own software components that enable effective operation of space-grade hardware, and will work shoulder-to-shoulder with hardware and FPGA engineers to develop RF solutions that provide communications and sensing capabilities across multiple orbits and vehicle classes.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review software requirements for space-faring applications
• Write, debug, and test reliable code running on Linux-based embedded systems
• Operate and automate hardware-in-the-loop setups to perform effective system and regression testing
• Collaborate with hardware and FPGA engineers to rapidly develop features and squash bugs
• Support deployment of software to customer vehicles

Required Skills

• Proficiency in C++
• Experience developing embedded software on on baremetal, RTOS, or Linux platforms
• Knowledge of CMake, Make, and equivalent build tooling
• Using debugging tools in the embedded stack
• Experience building exhaustive unit and functional tests in a rapidly evolving codebase

Desired Skills

• Experience developing reliable software for spacecraft or life-critical applications
• Automating workflows and tests in Python
• Proficiency in Git
• Experience configuring and modifying CI pipelines
• Experience working with the buildroot stack
• Experience working with FSBL, U-boot, and embedded Linux
• Experience writing software that interacts with the FPGA fabric
• Experience developing on Xilinx MPSoC-based devices
• Understanding of fundamental communications systems concepts, such as modulation, coding, and framing

In order to comply with the space technology export rules of the U.S. Government, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful U.S. permanent resident, a protected individual as specified by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or possess eligibility to secure the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For additional information on ITAR, please seek further details.
AnySignal values and fosters an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel respected, supported and able to participate. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, veterans, people who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ and others who may contribute to diversification in our environment.
Should you have a need for accommodation, AnySignal will endeavor to meet your accommodation needs. At any stage of the recruitment and selection process you may make your needs for accommodation known through contacting our team, in confidence, by email to: careers@anysignal.com. We aim to provide equal access to all applicants with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact us about accommodations.