Our Aerospace client is seeking a versatile, detail-oriented Senior Embedded Engineer to join their Space team in Herndon, Virginia. As an Embedded Engineer, you will be expected to bring a strong technical skill set to troubleshoot issues with spacecraft hardware and software. Working in a dynamic, fast-paced, development environment, you will help ensure the quality of our data and the reliability of our constellation as well as be involved with routine Payload operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finding patterns in failures and having the determination to find the root cause. Location: This position requires 2 days per week on-site in their Herndon, VA office. Responsibilities: Learn and understand the company's spacecraft system applications and hardware. You will work with subsystem responsible engineers, software engineers, FPGA engineers, and hardware engineers to develop tools, mitigations, and upgrades to orbital assets. Develop python and C/C++ applications for the embedded devices operating on the satellites and ground support equipment. Build and use tools to analyze data collected both on-orbit and in ground testing. Detect and triage emerging anomalies on payload hardware and software. Provide support for embedded software development and space operations. Skills and qualifications: A passion for problem-solving, relentless attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly on the job and operate effectively in ambiguous situations with minimal oversight. Strong communication and collaboration skills. B.S. degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field; or equivalent experience. 5 years of experience in software engineering Experience with Python, C++, Bash, and Git. Experience with Linux-based embedded systems and user-space applications design. Experience with Continuous Integration services such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Concourse. Desirable: Experience with RF systems such as antennas and software-defined radios. Familiarity with bare metal microprocessors and RTOS. Familiarity with embedded Linux for ARM with Open Embedded (Yocto). Familiarity with System-on-Chip architectures such as the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale MPSoC. Familiarity with spacecraft operations, satellite command, and telemetry. Experience with basic digital signal processing concepts and techniques such as FFTs and cross-correlation, digital modulation, and sampling theory. Strong scripting and requirements definition experience. Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers. Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000 annually This company offers a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. They consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. They are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.
