About the job
Join our dynamic Platform team at Spire as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, where you'll support innovative Spacecraft Operations. In this pivotal role, you will enhance the embedded software components of our satellite systems, collaborating closely with various engineering disciplines to drive research & development, design, manufacturing, and operational excellence. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring that all current and future spacecraft systems fulfill their critical missions.
We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adaptable to the fast-paced methodologies that distinguish Spire from its competitors. In our agile environment, the timeline from design to launch is measured in weeks and months rather than years!
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain embedded firmware
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on scoping, architecture, and system design
- Diagnose and resolve on-orbit and ground issues related to embedded systems
- Implement, optimize, and maintain various serial protocols
- Develop interface tools to enhance interaction between embedded systems and other satellite components
- Debug and address complex embedded system issues efficiently
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
