Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Seal Beach, CA$100k - $150kFull-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
Senior embedded software engineer to develop and maintain spacecraft embedded software for AstroForge's deep-space missions, with hardware drivers and collaboration with avionics to ensure reliability and safety.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain embedded software for spacecraft systems, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance.
- Write hardware drivers that interface with spacecraft sensors and actuators such as IMUs, reaction wheels, and star trackers
- Collaborate with the avionics team to integrate software with embedded systems and peripherals.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
- Troubleshoot and debug software issues, both independently and as part of a team.
- Adhere to industry standards and best practices for embedded software development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in embedded software development, preferably in aerospace or a related field.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or assembly language.
- Familiarity with ARM processors, Cortex M architecture, and microcontroller programming.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, I2C, and RS422.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA
Skills
Required:Embedded software developmentCC++ARM Cortex-MMicrocontroller programmingUARTI2C
Nice to have:AssemblyRS422
Benefits
- Full healthcare benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
- Stock options in AstroForge
Last updated May 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About AstroForge
We Mine Asteroids
AstroForge is an asteroid mining company. Instead of bringing back the entire asteroid, we break it up, refine, and return only what’s valuable.
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