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$130,000 – $175,000
Listed on Astranis’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Astranis is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop flight software and firmware for satellites in high orbit, working on command, monitoring, and control systems that serve government and commercial customers. This role suits experienced C++ developers interested in space technology who can collaborate across teams and mentor junior engineers.
Our summary, not Astranis’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
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
- Demonstrated production software shipping experience
- Safety-critical development experience (FDA, FAA, automotive)
- Board bring-up and hardware-software integration experience