What you will be doing:
Embedded Software Development: Architect/Design, write, debug, and maintain efficient software for real-time embedded systems, including mission critical Flight Software and communication with other space-specific software subsystems/modules, such as TTC (CCSDS protocol), Power, Thermal, GNC, FDIR, CFDP.
Communication Protocols and Specifications: Implement protocols used in space-grade software such as UART, CAN, SpaceWire, SPI, I2C, and Ethernet. Experience with Linux bridging, DSA (Distributed Switch Architecture), and L2 protocols such as RSTP/MSTP, HSR, or FRER for redundant network fabrics is highly valued
Networking and Avionics Fabrics: Design and implement L2 Ethernet networks for inter-board communication on spacecraft, including switch bring up, PHY configuration, and topology design. Configure and debug L2 redundancy protocols (RSTP, HSR, FRER) for fault-tolerant fabrics. Implement deterministic networking using TSN features where mission profiles require bounded latency.
Application Integration: Integrate and manage provided applications on top of the customized platform software. Design and bring up Ethernet-based avionics networks, including PHY/MAC initialization, switch configuration, and L2 redundancy protocols.
Operational Management: Design and implement efficient memory management, process management, software updates, reprogramming and power saving modes for embedded systems. Experience with multi-board Ethernet fabrics (mesh, ring, or tree topologies) for inter-subsystem communication is a plus.
Test Framework Development: Create and maintain automated testing frameworks for embedded systems, including HIL, SIL, PIL.
Support: Provide support for debugging of real-time and critical faults.
Debugging and Validation: Use tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers to test and debug embedded software and hardware interfaces.
Hardware Interaction: Work closely with global software teams to contribute to the new designs and ensure seamless software-hardware integration.
Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
Core Development
Testing and Support
Collaboration and Documentation
What you bring to this role:
Hands-on: Proven record of designing and developing significant working software in aerospace applications.
Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Shell or Bash; familiarity with Python.
Embedded Systems: Experience with embedded and multicore platforms and their toolchains. Experience with Yocto is a big plus.
Communication Protocols: Knowledge of key hardware and software protocols such as UART, CAN, SPI, I2C. TCP and UDP.
Upgrades: Experience with secure firmware updates and reprogramming mechanisms.
Debugging Tools: Proficiency with debugging tools like JTAG, GDB, and serial debuggers.
Version Control: Expertise with Git or similar version control systems.
Bonus points:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with wireless communication technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa).
Familiarity with hardware simulation tools and flatsat environments for testing.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test workflows.
Key Attributes
Strong analytical and debugging skills.
Passion for quality and attention to detail in software development and testing.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and global teams.
Commitment to staying updated with the latest in IoT, embedded systems, and testing automation technologies.
A willingness to undertake further relevant training.
An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities.
Time management, self-reliance and willingness to learn.
Skills Required
- Proven record designing and developing working software in aerospace/flight software applications.
- Proficiency in C and C++.
- Shell/Bash scripting experience.
- Familiarity with Python.
- Experience with bare-metal, RTOS, and real-time Linux environments.
- Experience with Yocto build system.
- Experience with UART, CAN, SpaceWire, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, TCP and UDP protocols.
- Experience with Linux bridging, Distributed Switch Architecture (DSA), and L2 protocols (RSTP, MSTP, HSR, FRER).
- Experience with TSN/deterministic networking for bounded-latency requirements.
- Design and implementation of secure firmware update and reprogramming mechanisms.
- Proficiency with debugging tools: JTAG, GDB, serial debuggers; oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers.
- Experience with version control (Git) and associated workflows.
- Experience developing automated test frameworks for embedded systems (HIL, SIL, PIL).
- Experience with multicore embedded platforms and toolchains.
- Ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation and collaborate on hardware-software integration.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
- Familiarity with wireless communication technologies (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa).
- Familiarity with hardware simulation tools, flatsat environments, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build/test workflows.
What We Do
E-Space is a global space company focused on bridging Earth and space with the most sustainable low earth orbit (LEO) network that is expected to reach over one hundred thousand multi-application communication satellites to help businesses and governments securely and affordably access the power of space to solve problems on Earth. Founded by industry pioneer Greg Wyler, E-Space is focused on democratizing space and transforming industries by bringing down the cost of space-based communications, raising the level of satellite system resiliency and setting a new standard in sustainable space infrastructure that will effectively minimize and reduce space debris and destruction while preserving access to space for future generations.
