CesiumAstro
Senior Embedded Software Engineer I
TLDR
Work on low-level and high-level software for communication systems used in satellite and aerospace technologies, ensuring robust design and integration processes.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Director of Business Development to our team. In this position, you will be responsible for developing business opportunities and relationships with potential CesiumAstro customers in the European space market.
Working with the Senior Director of Business Development you will be responsible for developing business opportunities and relationships with potential CesiumAstro customers. The area of responsibility for this role is broad and requires a wide range of knowledge about the space industry, telecommunication and RF electronic products, technology commercialization, market analysis, relationship management, and strategic planning.
Daily responsibilities include developing and continuously updating the commercial and defense aerospace telecommunication electronics market potential and trends, identifying opportunities, writing and submitting RFI and RFP responses, visiting existing and potential customers, interfacing with engineering and product development staff to articulate market gaps and demands, assisting in the strategic and R&D roadmaps for the company, and ultimately leading the top line revenue growth for the company.
The successful candidate will have a successful track record in aerospace sales, is extremely organized, articulate, flexible, quick to grasp business needs, a team player, an excellent written and oral communicator, and eager to learn.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment
Design, develop, code, test, debug and document system software
Review code and system designs
Analyze code for efficiency, stability and scalability
Integrate and validate new product designs
Support software quality assurance and optimize I/O performance
Provide post-production/in-orbit customer support
Interface with hardware design and development engineers
Assess third party and open-source software
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in software development.
Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded hardware. API design for interfacing with FPGAs.
Experience with products for aerospace applications
Programming experience in C or C++
Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (experience with real-time Linux is desirable)
Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review
Excellent knowledge of real-time system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems
Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Adequate knowledge of reading electronics schematics and component data sheets
Experience with ARM processors and fully-featured microcontrollers
Experience in design and development of a Software Development Kit (SDK)
WHAT WE OFFER
The opportunity to help establish CesiumAstro’s first European office and grow our Munich team.
High-impact role with direct exposure to leading EU space programs.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
A collaborative, innovative environment shaping the future of space communications.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organization.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
CesiumAstro develops innovative communication systems that deliver scalable solutions for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other airborne and space platforms. By pushing the boundaries of connectivity, we cater to government and commercial clients focused on enhancing their operational capabilities in air and space.
- Founded
- Founded 2017
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Diversified Telecommunication Services
- Total raised
- $88M raised
Senior Embedded Software Engineer