Embedded Software Engineer

Golden, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 180000

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Wanna join the adventure

As a member of our Embedded Systems Team you will contribute to the embedded software design and development of our satellite electronic payloadscutting-edge systems advancing the state of space-as-a-service. Our work pushes the boundaries of in-space compute RF communications software-defined payloads and more. Youll collaborate closely with experienced engineers to bring these ideas to life and see your work launched into orbit.

About this Role:

Design and implement high-quality embedded software for satellite systems following best practices for modularity maintainability testability and efficiency
Develop and maintain interface drivers data handling and networking capabilities
Support SW/FW/HW integration to deliver fully functional software solutions
Write and maintain unit tests and component tests; contribute to CI pipelines
Participate in hands-on board bring-up debugging and system-level testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware systems and test engineers

Must Haves:

4 years of experience writing C or C for embedded systems (Embedded Linux)
Working knowledge of Linux systems including kernel concepts device drivers or BSPs
Experience with local and remote debugging tools and workflows (e.g. gdb)
Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g. UART DMA Ethernet LVDS SpaceWire)
Experience using Linux build and cross-compilation toolchains (e.g. Yocto Buildroot)
Exposure to common processor architectures such as ARM-based SoCs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Curious resourceful and comfortable working on novel technical problems
Ability to take ownership of tasks while collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to learn adapt and grow into new technologies and responsibilities

Nice to Haves:

Experience with aerospace space systems or other safety-critical software
Exposure to virtualization technologies (hypervisors and/or containers)
Familiarity with radiation effects or Single Event Upset (SEU) mitigation concepts

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
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable

$120000 - $180000 a year

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $120000- $180000 per year in Colorado 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.

Required Experience:

Wanna join the adventureAs a member of our Embedded Systems Team you will contribute to the embedded software design and development of our satellite electronic payloadscutting-edge systems advancing the state of space-as-a-service. Our work pushes the boundaries of in-space compute RF communication...