Senior Embedded Software Engineer

• We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Platform team supporting Spacecraft Operations
• The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting other disciplines by focusing on the embedded software aspects of our satellite systems
• The Platform team interfaces directly with many engineering groups to conduct R&D, design, manufacturing, and operations activities, ultimately ensuring all current and future spacecraft systems satisfy their mission
• Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition
• In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!
• Design, implement and test, deploy and maintain embedded firmware
• Collaborate with other engineering functions on scoping, architecture and system design
• Resolve on-orbit and on-ground issues related to embedded systems
• Implement, optimize and maintain various serial protocols
• Design and develop interface tools to improve abstraction between the embedded system and other satellite components
• Debug and resolve complex embedded systems issues in a timely manner
• Write and maintain technical documentation

Benefits

• Name your own satellite: Be remembered throughout time by choosing a name for a LEMUR satellite.
• Family Leave: Family is important. Our parental and family leave is designed to let you make the most of those precious moments.
• Learning & development: Spire more than encourages and supports ongoing personal improvement and a growth mindset, we welcome it!
• Launch Attendance: One of the perks from launching satellites into space is that Spire often has VIP access to view the launch.
• Generous time off policy: Take the time you need. Our flexible time-off policy promotes a positive work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP makes sure you have access to support and counseling sessions whenever you need it.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Our ESPP provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase Spire shares through accumulated contributions.
• Fitness Reimbursement: Spire encourages fitness activity to promote employee well-being with reimbursed gym membership expenses.
• Employee Referral Program: Spire is always looking for outstanding people to join our team, and you can help and be awarded a referral bonus.
• Healthy snacks & beverages: To help our employees to be as productive as possible, we provide healthy snacks and beverages in each of our offices.

• A base level of mathematical knowledge (engineering mathematic or similar)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Mastery of Embedded C programming language
• Experience developing on Linux (Ubuntu)
• Familiarity with serial protocols and implementations
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in debugging embedded systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), specifically FreeRTOS
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python and Bash
• Experience with space systems or satellite technology
• Familiarity working to coding standards and using static analysis tools
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Experience writing Rust for resource constrained environments (embedded Linux)
• Knowledge of control systems and algorithms
• GNU ARM Embedded Toolchain for code compilation
• Experience with debugging techniques for systems without JTAG access, particularly for remote issue resolution
• GDB for debugging, complemented by extensive use of serial and/or CAN debugging
• FreeRTOS for real-time operating system implementation
• Version control using Git
• Experience working with Arm Cortex Microcontrollers
• Tools and Technologies:
• Familiarity with manual testing procedures for embedded interface code
• Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role
• If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying