Embedded Software Engineering Lead

About the role

Responsibilities

• Team Lead : Lead embedded software team developing flight-critical and avionics systems through mentorship, performance management, and career development.
• Project Management: Plan and coordinate firmware releases, including task breakdowns, sprint management, timeline tracking, and communication to program stakeholders.
• Flight Software Architecture: Design and lead development of fault-tolerant and high-performance software for mission-critical operations.
• Real-Time Embedded Software Development: Design, implement, and test embedded software for onboard satellite control, real-time data processing, communication, and laser power transmission.
• Hardware Integration: Work with hardware engineers to integrate embedded software with spacecraft avionics, sensors, actuators, and communication systems.
• Testing & Simulation: Work with hardware and test teams to build software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environments for software validation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience as the lead of an embedded software development team.
• 5+ years of experience as an embedded software engineer, particularly for aerospace or satellite applications.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Rust for embedded systems.
• Experience developing bare-metal embedded software.
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and LVDS.
• Familiarity with embedded debugging tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
• Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as the lead of an embedded software development team, particularly for aerospace or satellite applications.
• Experience with FPGA development and high-speed embedded computing.
• Experience with software development for space environments.
• Familiarity with satellite communication protocols and telemetry processing.

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $225,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

ITAR Requirements

• Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here .

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