Embedded Applications Software Engineer
Embedded Applications Software Engineer
Posted on :
05-10-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 140000 - 210000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
05-10-2025
Job Description
Wanna join the adventure
Lofts Onboard Software group provides the on-orbit software that powers our core is responsible for monitoring and control of major space program elements including:
- Flight Products computational environments (including physical and virtual processors);
- Interfaces with extneral equipment (imagers RF ISL); and
- Interfaces with the spacecraft bus.
The Core Services team is responsible for high-level vehicle services and functions including file transfer time synchronization automation scheduling attitude control and navigation. Many of these services are reused across all programs and form the foundation of our onboard architecture.
About the Role:
- Follow the established software development process and adhere to published style and design standards.
- Develop review and refine code ensuring quality and compliance with organizational guidelines.
- Design and implement unit tests for both self-authored and peer-authored code.
- Utilize version control systems to create feature branches push code and merge approved code into production branches.
- Contribute to trade studies including recommending criteria and evaluation metrics as needed.
- Participate in the review and enhancement of software development processes and design standards.
- Coordinate with downstream teams on the release distribution and adoption of latest releases.
Must Haves:
- Proficiency in programming languages including C/C (any version) and Python.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Knowledge of continuous integration tools (e.g. GitLab-CI Jenkins).
- Knowledge of build systems (e.g. Make CMake).
- Understanding of distributed architecture.
- Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g. UDP TCP IP) and POSIX standards.
- Experience in developing multi-threaded applications.
Nice to Haves:
- Familiarity with additional programming languages such as Go or Rust.
- Experience with embedded Linux operation including Yocto device trees systemd and Linux on ARM platforms.
- Proficiency with unit test frameworks (e.g. pytest Googletest Unity) and keyword-driven test frameworks (e.g. Robot Cucumber).
- Experience with middleware framework (gRPC MQTT etc.)
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker K3S systemd-nspawn)
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid medical dental and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
$140000 - $210000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $140000- $210000 per year. This is determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What wecantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity in-orbit demonstrations national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
At Loft youll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international you will need strong English skills to better collaborate easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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