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Cesium Astro

Embedded Software Engineer II

Austin, TXfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

CesiumAstro is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer II to develop and maintain embedded Linux systems for satellite and airborne platforms. You'll work on device drivers, kernel customization, Yocto build systems, and board bring-up while collaborating with hardware and FPGA teams in a dynamic space technology environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop and port embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries for satellite and airborne systems
  • Configure, customize, and integrate Linux kernels and bootloaders like U-Boot
  • Maintain and evolve Yocto-based build systems within CI/CD pipelines
  • Package and deploy software images for diverse embedded hardware platforms
  • Collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers on integration and performance
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical documentation and customer proposals

What they're looking for

  • Embedded Linux development
  • Yocto Project
  • C/C++ programming
  • Device driver development
  • Linux kernel customization
  • Bootloader configuration (U-Boot)
  • Multi-threaded programming
  • CI/CD tools and practices

Benefits

  • Company stock options
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • HSA and FSA plans
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities
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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

  • Describe your experience bringing up embedded Linux systems from scratch, including bootloader and kernel configuration.
  • Walk us through a project where you developed or debugged device drivers—what challenges did you face?
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