Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Company: CesiumAstro
Location: Austin, TX
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-06-13
About this role
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer I to join our software team
- In this position, you will be responsible for low-level and high-level software in CesiumAstro’s products through all phases of the development process
- Key projects will include Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems
- CesiumAstro’s goal is to create an out-of-the-box hardware and software experience which enhances our customers’ ability to rapidly integrate our products into their systems
- As a CesiumAstro software team member, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support
- The ideal candidate will have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), end-use applications, and user interfaces
- Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and high-reliability qualification, as well as software engineering and software project management practices
- The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts
- As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Design and implement software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment
- Design, develop, code, test, debug and document system software
- Review code and system designs
- Analyze code for efficiency, stability and scalability
- Integrate and validate new product designs
- Support software quality assurance and optimize I/O performance
- Provide post-production/in-orbit customer support
- Interface with hardware design and development engineers
- Assess third party and open source software
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