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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

At AstroForge, our mission is to expand humanity’s capabilities to utilize the untapped resources in space.

Location
Seal Beach, CA
Company size
20–50
Posted
3w ago
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

AstroForge· Seal Beach, CA, USView company profile


Job title
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Job location
Seal Beach, CA, US
Job description
**About the Company** At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.  \ **Job Description:**  AstroForge is thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our innovative team. The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the embedded software that flies our deep-space missions, allowing us to quickly iterate while ensuring 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. ‍ **Requirements**: * 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 ‍ **Benefits:** * Full healthcare benefits  * Life insurance coverage * Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match * Stock options in AstroForge ‍ **ITAR Requirements\ **\ To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\ \ _We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status._
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Where this role is based

Seal Beach, CA

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AstroForge headquarters

Huntington Beach, CA

Company size

2050 employees

Founded

2021

Total raised

$55,804,067

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Funding rounds