Cesium Astro
Embedded Software Engineer II
About this role
CesiumAstro seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II to develop embedded Linux software for satellite and airborne communication systems. You'll work across the full software lifecycle, from design through production support, collaborating closely with hardware and FPGA teams on complex space-grade systems.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize embedded Linux systems using Yocto build framework
- Design and implement device drivers, kernel customization, and bootloaders
- Perform board bring-up and hardware-software integration testing
- Participate in architecture design and technical leadership activities
- Support qualification testing and in-orbit system maintenance
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers on cross-functional projects
What they're looking for
- Embedded Linux development
- Yocto build system
- Device driver development
- Kernel customization and configuration
- Bootloader implementation
- Xilinx platform experience (preferred)
- Board bring-up and system integration
- C/C++ programming
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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.
View all jobs at Cesium AstroLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience bringing up a board from scratch—what were the biggest challenges you faced?
- How have you customized the Linux kernel for resource-constrained embedded systems?