Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Ursa Major

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Job Title

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Location

Berthoud, Colorado

Job Listing URL

https://www.ursamajor.com/careers/4586721005?gh_jid=4586721005

Job Description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

A Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Ursa Major is expected to develop and maintain the software that operates our engines. You will work within a small team to ensure that our flight software pushes the limits of what is possible with respect to reliability and functionality to enable our engines to be best in class. You will need to be driven, detail oriented, and focused to support efforts to continually improve our engines and respond to quick development programs while guaranteeing the high performance and maintainability of our products.

Responsibilities:

Architect, develop, test, deploy, document, and maintain embedded software for rocket engines in all stages of development and production
Support and develop software associated with ground support and general test equipment.
Work with team members to scope and define new and existing software features

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years developing C/C++ applications for embedded systems, including ARM, SoC, and FPGA softcore processors, or similar experience
Experience with hardware level software and firmware development (timers, interrupts, communication protocols, ADCs, etc)
Experience working with electronic hardware, reading schematics, and debugging using hardware debugging equipment
Experience with Git version control
Ability to work effectively in teams or individually
Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time

Desired Experience:

Software Development Processes similar to RTCA DO-178
Experience in developing products/systems used in Aerospace applications.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and other software/scripting languages
Experience working with continuous integration, automated build and test, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Working knowledge of HDL and FPGA operation
Familiarity with RTOS and/or Linux kernel code
Experience with complex control systems targeting sensors, actuators, and motors

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $145,000- $175,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Benefits Include:

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
Equity Grants in the Company

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply Now” link at the top of the page. Usra Major will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.

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