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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