Satellite Embedded Software Development Expert

1 week ago


Santa Barbara, California, United States Umbra Lab Inc. Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Satellite Embedded Software Development Expert to join our team at Umbra Lab Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA.

This is an onsite position, and the ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing embedded software for satellite systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reliable, fault-tolerant flight software for our mission-critical spacecraft.

About the Role
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to develop high-quality software solutions that meet system requirements.
  • Implement software interfaces between multiple spacecraft subsystems and ground systems.
  • Develop command and control software for spacecraft flight operations, payloads, and peripheral electronics.
  • Contribute to and lead test campaigns, including unit testing and automated tests at both subsystem and system levels.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for software operations and interfaces with hardware/software products.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of proven experience in high-reliability software development.
  • Expertise in developing concurrent and asynchronous code in Rust or C/C++.
  • Strong background in embedded software development, including experience with Rust, C, or C++.
  • Hands-on experience with kernel development using Yocto.
  • Proficient in programming embedded ARM cores supporting SoC architectures, and working within Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments.
  • Deep understanding of processor architecture and optimizing code for performance and memory efficiency.
  • Experience with software development tools and processes, including source control, bug tracking, and design documentation.

The estimated annual salary for this role is $120,000 - $180,000, depending on qualifications and experience.



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