Firmware Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers, create reusable device drivers, integrate system-level features and architect changes to support an ever-growing codebase.
• Own complex firmware features of an embedded system.
• Quickly debug and troubleshoot issues that span the electrical, firmware, and software boundaries.
• Help select microcontrollers and peripherals and review schematics with electrical engineering team.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
• Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages.

Job requirements

• Must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Able to start full time this year, preferably October 4th, 2026.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
• Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight.
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material.
• Experience working with and proficiency in a variety of programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, or Python.
• A desire to work on critical software in the space domain.
• Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.