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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

USA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-03 → 2026-10-04

Core

Develop low-level software for spacecraft, including device drivers, onboard algorithms for closed-loop control and fault detection, and flight software.

Role type

Senior embedded software engineer (spacecraft/avionics)

Builds

Flight software, device drivers, and onboard control algorithms for spacecraft systems

Domain

Aerospace / Avionics / Embedded Systems

Required skills

C/C++ for embedded systems, bare-metal development, RTOS, low-level device drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN), hardware/software integration, microcontroller/microprocessor architecture

Preferred skills

FPGA development, satellite attitude control systems, motors and power electronics, feedback sensors, CCSDS or ECSS protocols

Responsibilities

Write and debug device drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators; Implement onboard algorithms for closed-loop control and fault detection; Develop bench and development-test code for manufacturing and flight; Support spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations (via careerplan.io/jobs/22703-sr-embedded-software-engineer-at-apex-technology-inc)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC