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Embedded Software Engineer - Subsystem Lead

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Aug 2024

About the role

Embedded Software Engineer – Subsystem Lead

LeoStella is a state-of-the-art small satellite design and manufacturing company based in the Seattle area. At LeoStella, we are redefining how high-quality satellite constellations are built at scale. Our focus is on developing and using intelligent and agile engineering and manufacturing processes to accelerate the development and production of small-sat constellations, all while lowering costs and increasing on-orbit capabilities.

The work we do at LeoStella is helping organizations and markets change the world by removing the barriers to building satellite constellations. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high performing team focused on changing the paradigm in satellite development and production!

Position Description:

At LeoStella, we’ve recently introduced our next-generation satellite platform, LS-300, to meet the varied and evolving needs of government and commercial customers seeking access to space. The new satellite has enhanced capabilities to accommodate heavier and more complex payloads while performing demanding missions.

We are looking for a technical lead to own design and development of embedded software for a critical satellite subsystem. You’ll work collaboratively across our embedded systems group and work closely with subsystem leads. As a technical lead for a mission critical subsystem, you’ll make a large business impact across multiple critical programs from design to execution.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead software design and architecture for critical satellite subsystem, such as power, guidance & navigation, and payload, to be used across our product line and for critical government and commercial programs.
Own execution of work for your subsystem – status/standup, sprint planning, tasking, etc.
Design, development, and test next-generation flight software and related test scripts
Work directly with required component owners to meet requirements
Ensure that adequate test, inspection, and analysis is performed to verify compliance with requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers from multiple disciplines (electrical, systems, mechanical, etc.) to deliver mission-critical products on-time and on-budget.

Required Qualifications:

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Over 8 years’ experience delivering and maintaining commercial software in a production environment
Experience working on embedded software for satellites and related components, such as power, guidance & navigation, and payload
Expertise in engineering clean and maintainable C/C++ and Python code
Expertise in Embedded Linux, ideally including related build systems (Buildroot, Yocto, etc.) and writing drivers
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver products on-time and on-budget.
Proven ability to lead & mentor teams of earlier career software or test engineers
Outstanding problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication

Nice to Have:

Experience with Xilinx; Ultrascale+, ZCU102, KV/KR-260 or FPGA’s
Linux Expertise specifically using Buildroot build system for custom RFS’s, and board bring-up for Linux.
Familiarity with hardware interfaces (GPIO, I2C, SPI, CAN, USART, PHY, SpaceWire, Cameralink, RS-422), or high