Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly engaged junior to mid-level Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you will work with senior personnel to develop advanced skills and contribute to critical projects. We are looking for individuals with strong technical fundamentals in low-level systems programming who are eager to learn our product deeply and assist in system integration. This position requires working primarily onsite with some hybrid flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop embedded software using C/C++ within constrained environments.
- Implement state machines and handle asynchronous events (e.g., interrupts, signals).
- Work with operating system concepts including process scheduling, resource sharing, and synchronization.
- Integrate networking capabilities into embedded devices (basic IP/MAC layer knowledge required).
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 1-3 years of professional experience in embedded systems development
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Core OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of fundamental OS concepts (kernel vs. user space, task scheduling, memory management, and synchronization primitives).
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, C and/or C++, including object-oriented principles.
- Networking Basics: Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, MAC addresses, packet inspection tools).
- Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently within assigned tasks.
- Documentation: Proven track record of learning from specification documents and adapting to new protocols or standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with containerized Linux user space applications.
- Exposure to Yocto or kernel driver development (not mandatory, but beneficial).
- Experience with space networking technologies and standards.
- DoD Secret clearance.
Compensation: Base salary range is $90,000-115,000/ year, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.
SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
US Citizenship Required
Applications will be accepted until 10/1/26.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of professional experience in embedded systems development
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Understanding of operating system concepts, including kernel versus user space, task scheduling, memory management, and synchronization primitives
- Proficiency in Python, C, and/or C++, including object-oriented programming principles
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, MAC addresses, and packet inspection tools
- Ability to solve problems independently within assigned tasks
- Ability to learn from specification documents and adapt to protocols or standards
- Experience with containerized Linux user-space applications
- Exposure to Yocto or kernel driver development
- Experience with space networking technologies and standards
- DoD Secret clearance
- U.S. citizenship
What We Do
SEAKR is a trendsetter for innovation of space qualified electronics. SEAKR offers a turn-key service to developers of commercial satellite systems to procure commercial space assemblies from a single source. SEAKR specializing in the production of high-mix, high complexity and low to mid volume electronic assemblies for Space products
