Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer; Aerospace​/Flight SW​/Spacecraft Communications

ONSITE Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer in the greater Santa Clara, CA area

Highly preferred experience with any:
Aerospace, Flight Software, Spacecraft Communications, and Command & Telemetry Subsystems)

*** MUST have a US CITIZENSHIP to work for the U.S. Aerospace/DoD***

Need Strong Embedded Linux (can’t just be familiar with Linux)

RF/Radio Testing, Ground to Satellite Communications experience

Experience with flight software development or integration for spacecraft communications systems

Candidate will be working onsite in San Jose, CA

• Develop and maintain embedded software for spacecraft avionics,
  RF communications
  , and command & telemetry subsystems.
• Implement and integrate software supporting RF transceivers, modems, and encryption hardware for secure data links.
• Develop command and telemetry processing software including packet routing, protocol
• handling, and validation.
• Create and test device drivers and APIs for RF and command & telemetry hardware including crypto interfaces and key management.
• Perform end-to-end testing of spacecraft command and telemetry pathways from ground to flight hardware.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level simulations to validate encrypted communications performance.
• Participate in integration and test campaigns including testbed bring-up, anomaly resolution, and verification.
• Collaborate across RF, software, and systems teams to define interfaces, data formats, and timing requirements.
• Generate and maintain documentation for software requirements, design, test procedures, and verification.
• Contribute to flight readiness, ground system demonstrations, and functional validation of RF and command & telemetry subsystems systems.

• MSCS/BSCS degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded software for aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
• C and C++ for embedded systems.
• Need Strong Embedded Linux (can’t just be familiar with Linux)
• RF/Radio Testing, Ground to Satellite Communications, Command & Telemetry Subsystems experience
• Familiarity with serial and packet-based interfaces such as RS-422, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Space Wire, or Ethernet.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for integrated systems.
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Some limited travel required.

• Experience with flight software development or integration for spacecraft communications systems.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for scripting or analysis.
• Experience with software version control and issue tracking (Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience developing on real-time operating systems (
  RTOS
  ) such as VxWorks, RTEMS, or FreeRTOS.
• Knowledge of encryption key management (EKM) systems and secure key handling protocols.
• Experience with command and telemetry ground systems or mission operations software development.
• Familiarity with RF link analysis, modulation schemes
  , and bit error rate testing methods.
• Hands-on experience performing software integration and system-level verification in lab environments.
• Experience with encryption devices (e.g., KG-series or Type
  1).
• Experience with CCSDS Space Link Extension (SLE) or equivalent ground communication systems.
• Knowledge of autonomy, FDIR, and fault management features related to communications subsystems.
• Experience developing or using digital twin or HIL environments for C&T; system validation.
• Experience leading small software teams or supporting integrated product teams (IPTs

Bob

A. Russ, MBA

Software | Systems | Cyber Security | Data Science | IoT

(DoD | Aerospace | Medical Devices)

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled