Astranis Space Technologies · 3 months ago
Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expAstranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. As an Embedded Software Engineer on the Network Software team, you will develop flight software for spacecraft, mentor junior members, and collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless software integration with hardware.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop Software for the Flight Computer / Earth Stations Hub for our Satellites
Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite/ Earth Stations Hub
Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, Design continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews
Collaborate with multiple teams (Payload, Communications Ground Control, Telemetry)
Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle
Deliver complex projects through incremental development
Qualification
Required
2-4+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ or C
Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
Good Communication and Written Skills
Passionate about Space Technology
Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Preferred
Experience with Python
Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software
Benefits
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
High quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO
401(K) retirement
Free on-site catered meals
Company
Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.5MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
Recent News
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