Aetherflux · 2 months ago
Embedded Software Engineering Lead
San Carlos, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expAetherflux is solving the global energy crisis by building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient, and continuous space-based solar energy. The Embedded Software Engineering Lead will manage and mentor a team in developing real-time software for satellite systems, ensuring quality and reliability across various operations.
EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Team Lead: Lead embedded software team developing flight-critical and avionics systems through mentorship, performance management, and career development
Project Management: Plan and coordinate firmware releases, including task breakdowns, sprint management, timeline tracking, and communication to program stakeholders
Flight Software Architecture: Design and lead development of fault-tolerant and high-performance software for mission-critical operations
Real-Time Embedded Software Development: Design, implement, and test embedded software for onboard satellite control, real-time data processing, communication, and laser power transmission
Hardware Integration: Work with hardware engineers to integrate embedded software with spacecraft avionics, sensors, actuators, and communication systems
Testing & Simulation: Work with hardware and test teams to build software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environments for software validation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience as the lead of an embedded software development team
5+ years of experience as an embedded software engineer, particularly for aerospace or satellite applications
Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Rust for embedded systems
Experience developing bare-metal embedded software
Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and LVDS
Familiarity with embedded debugging tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
5+ years of experience as the lead of an embedded software development team, particularly for aerospace or satellite applications
Experience with FPGA development and high-speed embedded computing
Experience with software development for space environments
Familiarity with satellite communication protocols and telemetry processing
Company
Aetherflux
Aetherflux develops a novel design for space.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Baiju Bhatt
2025-04-02Series A· $50M
2024-10-09Seed
Leadership Team
Baiju Bhatt
Founder & CEO
Joseph Yaffe
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Legal Officer
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