Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

As an Embedded Software Engineer in the U.S. office, you will report to the Chief Technology Officer and work on our flight software, targeting products, such as our small satellite platforms for a variety of space applications, and avionics systems, such as on-board computers, radios, attitude control systems and many others. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software for our avionics systems and satellite platforms. You will collaborate with the rest of the team to develop, integrate and test portable software modules for on-board data handling and advanced processing as part of the flight software, while aiming at code reusability for future missions.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to): Design and develop software for our avionic systems. Work throughout the whole software development lifecycle, from requirements definition to test and result reporting. Configure and tailor the Real-time Operating Systems on our on-board computers. Participate in the integration and testing of the flight software on the avionics systems and satellites. Identify and support a core set of tools for performance analysis. Design and develop tools (e.g. scripts, simulators, digital twins, etc.) that help the team in providing high-quality flight software. Cooperate with other Engineering teams to define the system architecture and integrate software with specific hardware components and constraints. Support the path-to-production for the developed software solutions. Maintain software solutions deployed to orbit throughout the whole lifecycle of the satellites, supporting also the flight operations of our missions.

Skills: C++, Rtos, GIT, multi threaded programming, c/c++, Embedded, Flight Software, Space, Defense, CI/CD, Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Python, Ruby, Bash, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, SpaceWire, Agile, satellite, targeting, avionics, on-board computer, radio, Attitude control system

Top Skills Details: C++,Rtos,GIT,multi threaded programming,c/c++,Embedded

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Space, Nasa, or satellite Defense industries flight software on the avionics systems Experience with CI/CD tools (BitBucket, Jenkins, SonarQube). Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Ruby, bash, etc.). Knowledge of communication interfaces and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, SpaceWire, etc.). Understanding software and hardware development lifecycle, system design, and agile methodologies.

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne, FL.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Melbourne,FL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

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