Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
An Embedded Software Engineer Intern at Ursa Major is expected to help develop and maintain the software that operates our engines. You will work within a small team on our development 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.
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.
This position will be full-time.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Familiarity with C/C++ applications for embedded systems, including/or experience with ARM, SoC, and FPGA softcore processors, or similar experience
- Familiarity with hardware level software and firmware development (timers, interrupts, communication protocols, ADCs, etc)
- Familiarity working with electronic hardware, reading schematics, and debugging using hardware debugging equipment
- Familiarity with Git version control
- Ability to work effectively in teams or individually
- Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time
Desirable Experience:
- Experience with Python 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 control systems targeting sensors, actuators, and motors
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation of this role, which is $29/hour. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Non Exempt.
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
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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What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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