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Cesium Astro

Embedded Software Engineer II

Austin, TXfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

CesiumAstro seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II to develop embedded Linux solutions for satellite and space platforms. You'll own the full software lifecycle from design through production, working with Yocto, device drivers, and kernel customization across hardware and FPGA teams.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems using Yocto build framework
  • Design and implement device drivers, bootloaders, and kernel customizations
  • Perform board bring-up and hardware-software integration testing
  • Participate in architecture design and technical reviews across the development lifecycle
  • Collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers on cross-functional projects
  • Support in-orbit qualification and troubleshooting of deployed systems

What they're looking for

  • Embedded Linux development and Yocto Project
  • Device driver development and kernel customization
  • Bootloader programming and board bring-up
  • Xilinx FPGA platforms (or equivalent embedded platforms)
  • C/C++ programming for embedded systems
  • Hardware-software integration and debugging
  • Real-time systems and firmware optimization
  • Git and version control systems
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Cesium Astro

Cesium Astro develops advanced hardware and systems for aerospace applications including satellites, UAVs, and rocket propulsion platforms. The company is hiring for specialized engineering roles including FPGA engineers, wire harness designers, turbomachinery engineers, and software project engineers to support its satellite and spacecraft development.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with Yocto—how have you customized build configurations for specific hardware platforms?
  • Describe a board bring-up project you led from bootloader through OS validation. What challenges did you encounter?
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