Kapta Space

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

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Redmond, WA, USA

In-Office

185K-210K Annually

Senior level

Aerospace • Defense

Next Generation Spaceborne Radar

The Role

Lead the full lifecycle development, testing, and support of embedded firmware for spaceborne radar sensors. Responsibilities include requirements development, firmware architecture and implementation, hardware-aware optimization, resource trade studies, hardware-based testing, and cross-functional collaboration with algorithm, hardware, FPGA, and mechanical engineers. The role also supports recruiting and hiring in a rapidly growing startup.

Summary Generated by Built In

Kapta Space, a VC-funded early-stage startup in Seattle, WA, is breaking new ground in Geospatial Intelligence. Our technology centers around a proven, scalable electronically-steered radar for sophisticated spaceborne applications such as earth observation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) techniques, as well as enabling advanced defense missions such as target tracking on the ground and in the air.

Kapta Space is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the complete lifecycle development, including development, testing, and support of the radar operation, data collection, storage and processing. Kapta Space is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with experience in mission-critical software development that have the drive and experience to complete projects independently and on time.

Role

Assist multi-disciplinary team in creating software requirements

Architect, design, and implement embedded firmware for our Radar Sensor

Work collaboratively with radar algorithm, hardware, FPGA and mechanical engineers to build reliable, embedded firmware for the payload

Assist in Hardware-aware optimizations of algorithms targeting Embedded Processors, Edge Compute, and ground-based servers

Evaluate implementation/maintenance, complexity and resource requirements (compute, memory, power). Produce trade-studies to support decision making

Generate test plans and methods to test software on hardware platforms so that they meet end-user needs/expectations.

Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team

Required Qualifications

BS or MS degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development (ideally radar)

Good understanding of one or more of the following: Board Support Package, Operating Systems, Bootloader, Microcontrollers deployed in satellite systems

Comfortable with Git, CI, Code Reviews, and Version Control and organized enough to be productive in a lean startup environment

Experience with C/C++

Bonus if candidates have experience and skills in the following areas:

Experience with multi-threaded system concepts including tasks, priorities, and deadlocks

Embedded firmware debugging experience including clock level issues, interrupts, and hardware interfaces

Experience with embedded designs with multiple processors and peripheral interfaces (SPI, UART, GPIO, I2C, Ethernet)

Experience implementing efficient, low latency data movement between FPGAs, processors, storage devices, and networking interfaces

Working knowledge of networking stacks (Ethernet, TCP/IP)

Ability to read schematic diagrams

Ability to gain and hold a TS security clearance

Concerned you do not meet all the requirements? Not a problem - please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kapta Employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful U.S. permanent residents (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Commerce as applicable.

Kapta Space is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation, strengthens our team, and broadens our capabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Kapta Space does not engage with external recruiters or agencies without prior written agreement. If you are a recruiter (individual or agency) and wish to engage with Kapta Space for talent acquisition, please email [email protected].

Skills Required

BS or MS degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, ideally in radar
Understanding of board support packages, operating systems, bootloaders, or microcontrollers deployed in satellite systems
Experience with Git, continuous integration, code reviews, and version control
Experience with C or C++
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required export authorizations
Experience with multithreaded system concepts, including tasks, priorities, and deadlocks
Embedded firmware debugging experience involving clock-level issues, interrupts, and hardware interfaces
Experience with multiple processors and peripheral interfaces such as SPI, UART, GPIO, I2C, and Ethernet
Experience implementing low-latency data movement between FPGAs, processors, storage devices, and networking interfaces
Working knowledge of networking stacks, including Ethernet and TCP/IP
Ability to read schematic diagrams
Ability to gain and hold a Top Secret security clearance