Embedded Software Engineer II

Job description

***Please Note:**To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.* 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. CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced **Embedded Software Engineer II** with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in embedded systems, including device drivers, kernel customization, bootloaders, and board bring-up, with a preference for experience with the Xilinx platform (experience with other platforms is also valued). As a member of our software team, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from product concept through production, participating in architecture design, implementation, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support. This role involves working closely with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers, and provides opportunities for technical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration. ### JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and port embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries. - Configure, customize, and integrate the Linux kernel and embedded bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot). - Maintain and evolve the Yocto-based Linux build system within a CI/CD pipeline. - Package and deploy software images for diverse embedded hardware platforms. - Create tailored Linux distributions for specific embedded applications. - Collaborate across disciplines (firmware, hardware, systems) to ensure seamless system integration and performance. - Participate in design reviews and contribute to customer-facing technical documentation and proposals. ### JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. - 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development. - Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems. - Experience developing and debugging software on embedded hardware (e.g., power systems, motors, sensors). - Understanding of multi-threaded programming and resource-constrained environments. - Familiarity with version control, issue tracking, and peer review workflows. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. ### PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - Practical experience with Embedded Linux and the Yocto Project. - Experience with Xilinx SoCs or other microcontroller-based systems. - Proficiency with bootloaders, kernel development, and system bring-up. - Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices in embedded environments. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.