HawkEye 360 · 17 hours ago
Senior Satellite Embedded Engineer
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expHawkEye 360 is seeking a versatile, detail-oriented Satellite Embedded Engineer to join the Space team in Herndon, Virginia. In this role, you will develop software for spacecraft and payloads, working hands-on with flight hardware and conducting various testing and integration tasks.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement flight software in C for critical spacecraft functions including communications, telemetry, command handling, payload tasking, and autonomous fault protection
Develop and integrate low-level embedded drivers, including subcontractor-supplied drivers, across RTOS and embedded Linux systems
Conduct unit testing, integrated software testing, and hardware-in-the-loop verification to ensure reliability before launch
Support hardware bring-up and system integration, debugging interactions between software, processors, sensors, radios, and payload electronics
Build and maintain Python and C tools for ground support equipment, automated testing workflows, and data processing
Analyze on-orbit and ground test data to diagnose issues, validate performance, and drive continuous system improvements
Optimize software for Low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) embedded environments, focusing on performance, efficiency, and resource utilization
Collaborate closely with systems, RF, hardware, and operations teams to ensure seamless multi-disciplinary integration
Participate in rapid development cycles, supporting design reviews, code reviews, and iterative hardware/software testing
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to solve complex technical problems with high attention to detail and minimal oversight
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in embedded systems
Proficiency in C, Python, Bash, and version control (Git)
Experience with Linux and RTOS-based embedded development, including debugging and performance tuning
Preferred
Experience with embedded communication interfaces: CAN, SPI, I²C, RS-422, or similar
Familiarity with GitLab CI or similar Continuous Integration tooling
Experience with bare-metal microcontrollers or Zephyr RTOS
Understanding of Yocto/OpenEmbedded for ARM-based embedded Linux systems
Hands-on experience with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+, Zynq-7000, or similar SoC platforms
Exposure to RF systems, software-defined radios, and payload-level signal-processing chains
Familiarity with spacecraft command and telemetry systems, mission operations, or satellite bus architectures
Comfort using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and related instrumentation
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Benefits
Company
HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 detects, geolocates, and characterizesvarious RF signals using its satellite constellation in low Earth orbit.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$562.3MKey Investors
National Reconnaissance OfficeSilicon Valley BankLockheed Martin Ventures
2025-12-18Series E· $150M
2025-12-18Debt Financing
2025-12-03Grant
Leadership Team
John Serafini
Founder & CEO
Craig Searle
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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