# Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software

Hiring organization: [Astranis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/astranis)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2e5cf410-1488-4fd7-8ae4-8d3e71a780a0

Listed on Astranis's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Salary: 130000 – 175000 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves developing and maintaining flight software for Astranis satellites, working on command and monitoring systems that serve government and commercial customers. It suits experienced embedded systems engineers who want to work on mission-critical space technology with a focus on reliable, high-availability software.

_Our summary, not Astranis's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Embedded Linux, Linux, Python, TCP/IP

## Required

- 2-4+ years developing software in modern C++ or C
- Familiarity with software development methodologies and design patterns
- Experience with communication protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
- Strong communication and written skills
- Passion for space technology
- Experience building high availability and high reliability systems
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status

## Nice to have

- Python experience
- Embedded Linux or POSIX systems experience
- Experience with VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX environments
- Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
- Experience with safety-critical development (FDA, FAA, automotive)
- Board bring-up and hardware-software integration and debugging experience

Apply on Astranis's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4363202006