Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Loft Orbital Solutions

Wanna join the adventureAs a senior member on our Embedded Systems Team you will be responsible for the embedded SW design and development on our satellites electronic payloads; cutting edge units meant to advance the state of space-as-a-service. Our development pushes the boundaries of in-space compute capabilities RF communications software defined payloads and many other applications. You will help guide a team of experts in bringing these ideas to reality and launching your work into orbit.About this Role:Architect design and write high-quality software for the satellite following best practices such as modularity maintainability testability and efficiencyDevelop high-speed interface drivers data handling and networking capabilitiesPerform SW/FW/HW integration to provide a fully functional software solutionDevelop unit tests component tests and continuous integration for your codePerform hands-on board bring-up and debuggingMust Haves:8 years experience writing C or C for Embedded Linux and RTOS platformsExpertise with Linux kernel device driver and BSP developmentExperienced with local and remote debugging concepts and tools (gdb)Experienced with hardware interfacing and understanding of communication protocols (DMA UART LVDS Ethernet SpaceWire)Experience with Linux compilation toolchains (Yocto Buildroot)In-depth knowledge of different processor technologies such as: ARM x86 and SoCStrong written and verbal communication skillsScrappy and inventive: what you will be building has never been done beforePrepared to be challenged and sometimes work out of your comfort zoneWilling to be accountable autonomous and take full ownership of projectsHave an ability to work both independently as well as part of a multi-disciplined teamHave an ability to learn and adopt to new technologiesDemonstrable history of thinking outside-the-box without losing sight of realityNice to Haves:Experience with SW development for aerospace or safety-critical applicationsExperience with hypervisor and/or container virtualization techniquesExperience with Single Event Upset (SEU) mitigation mechanismsSome of Our Awesome Benefits:100% company-paid medical dental and vision insurance option for employees and dependentsFlexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA100% employer paid Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insuranceFlexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays 401(k) plan and equity optionsDaily catered lunches and snacksInternational exposure to our team in FranceFully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial supportOff-sites and many social events and celebrationsRelocation assistance when applicable$160000 - $220000 a yearState law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $160000- $220000 per year in Colorado This is determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What wecantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.Who We AreLoft: Space Made Simple.Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity in-orbit demonstrations national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.At Loft youll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.We value kind supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international you will need strong English skills to better collaborate easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France.As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Account Payable,Environment,J2se,Community Support,Drafting,Garment Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 160000 - 220000