Embedded Software Engineer
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About the role
We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to help develop the flight and payload software that powers next-generation satellites. You'll contribute across the space software stack - from bare-metal firmware and RTOS applications to ground systems - writing reliable code for size-, weight-, and power-constrained hardware. Your software won't sit on a shelf: expect to see it on orbit within weeks and months, not years. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their career who is excited to grow at the intersection of software and hardware in high-consequence, harsh operating environments.
Responsibilities
- Write and test embedded software for microcontrollers in C/C++ using RTOS and/or embedded Linux
- Interface with satellite electronics via common protocols including RS-422/485/232, SPI, I2C, GPIO, and UDP/TCP
- Support the development of hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators
- Build and maintain Python-based test and automation scripts for payload hardware
- Develop and execute unit tests, and contribute to system-level, PIL, HIL, and SIL test efforts
- Support CI/CD pipelines for satellite development and flight systems
- Contribute to Ground Software and Mission Operations tooling
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to develop and validate requirements
- Write and review code daily, ensuring adherence to coding standards - this is a builder's role
- Required Qualifications and Experience
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with 2-5 years of experience
- Proficiency in C and/or C++
- Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux concepts
- Strong debugging skills and comfort working close to hardware
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience writing or maintaining hardware drivers or device interfaces
- Exposure to communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, or UART in embedded contexts
- Experience with Python for test scripting or automation
- Coursework, internships, or projects involving satellite, aerospace, or robotics systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control workflows
Benefits
Additional Information
Overview Energy is a mission-driven team committed to delivering Space Solar Energy to the world. We operate at the intersection of space infrastructure and energy abundance, providing continuous baseload power 24/7 - without seasonality or the need for batteries. Headquartered in the Northern Virginia / Washington, DC area and backed by world-class investors, we are advancing the next generation of clean energy technology.
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