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CesiumAstro · 2 months ago

Embedded Software Engineer II

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a pioneer in developing communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II to contribute to the full software development lifecycle, focusing on embedded Linux development and collaboration with hardware and systems engineers.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Embedded Linux developmentYocto build systemCC++ programmingDevice driversKernel customizationBootloadersXilinx platform experienceMulti-threaded programmingVersion controlCommunication skills

Required

U.S. citizenship, 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

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