Senior Software Engineer, Orbits R&D
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- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace & DefenseIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience as a software engineer in a team environment. Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and intermediate Python is required, along with a foundational understanding of embedded systems, including user space applications, resource-efficient design, low-level drivers, bit manipulation, RTOS frameworks, and I/O and communication buses.
Responsibilities
The Flight Software Engineer will be an integral member of the team, defining and building Muon’s satellite bus platform and payload software, translating concepts into design and working implementations, and supporting software through to on-orbit operations. They will design, bring up, and support embedded software running on satellite flight systems, integrate compute and peripheral subsystems software, collaborate with hardware and software team members on architecture and tools, and participate in developing software and hardware-in-the-loop test strategies.
Skills
C
C++
Python
RTOS
Embedded Linux
Arm Cortex-M
Arm Cortex-A
Device Drivers
Hardware Integration
Low-level Programming
Bit Manipulation
IRQ Handling
Communication Buses
Muon Space
Designs and operates satellite constellations
About Muon Space
Muon Space designs, deploys, and operates satellite constellations to provide Earth Intelligence that helps protect people, the climate, and ecosystems. Their services include creating mission strategies, building satellite systems, and managing these systems using their own AI automation technology. This approach allows them to deliver high performance and reliability while keeping costs low and speeding up satellite launches. Unlike many competitors, Muon Space focuses on understanding and solving their clients' specific needs rather than just selling satellite products. They operate on a pay-as-you-go model, which includes the development and operation of satellite constellations and the data generated from them. The team at Muon Space has significant experience from leading organizations like NASA, Google, and SpaceX, which enhances their capability to deliver valuable insights to clients in areas such as climate change, security, and resource management.
Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$98.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consulting, AI & Machine Learning, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees