Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Linux & Networking

AST SpaceMobile
Seabrook, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Seabrook, United States of America

Tech stack

C
Adobe InDesign
JIRA
UClibc (C Standard Library)
C++
Network Analysis
Code Review
Collaborative Software
Communications Protocols
Computer Engineering
Continuous Integration
Software Debugging
Linux
Device Drivers
Linux on Embedded Systems
Embedded Software
General-Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing Units
Issue Tracking Systems
Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards)
Python
Linux kernel
Network Architecture
Routing
Socket
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Systems Integration
TCP/IP
Diagnostic Tools
Computer Network Technologies
Parallel Computation
GIT
Yocto
Information Technology
Build Tools
Software Version Control
Service Stack
Hardware Debugging
Programming Languages

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Linux & Networking to design, develop, and support embedded software systems for advanced aerospace platforms. This role focuses on building and optimizing Linux-based networking capabilities within mission-critical environments, contributing to system architecture, integration, and performance of complex embedded systems., * Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software, including board support packages (BSPs), device drivers, and system-level integration

  • Lead development of networking subsystems, including protocol stacks, network drivers, and communication interfaces
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define system interfaces and ensure seamless hardware/software integration
  • Contribute to and uphold embedded software architecture standards, best practices, and coding guidelines
  • Participate in full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, integration, and deployment
  • Support simulation and testing environments to validate networking behavior and system performance
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware and software boundaries
  • Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers to ensure quality and consistency
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture decisions and system specifications

Requirements

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, A minimum of 5+ yearsof professional experience in software engineering with a strong focus on embedded Linux systems, * Experience with real-time or performance-constrained embedded systems

  • Familiarity with advanced networking concepts and custom communication protocols
  • Exposure to secure software development practices or embedded system security
  • Experience working on high-reliability or mission-critical systems
  • Background in wireless communication or distributed network architectures
  • Experience with GPU computing or parallel processing technologies

Soft Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in design and implementation
  • Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architecture decisions
  • Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment

Technology Stack:

  • Programming languages: C, C++, Python
  • Embedded Linux systems and kernel development
  • Networking technologies: TCP/IP, UDP, socket programming, routing
  • Embedded build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot
  • Development and debugging tools (e.g., GDB, JTAG/SWD interfaces)
  • Version control and collaboration tools (e.g., Git)
  • Continuous integration and issue tracking tools (e.g., CI platforms, Jira or similar)
  • Hardware debugging and diagnostic tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic or network analyzers)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in a standard office, lab, or hybrid engineering environment
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
  • Ability to use specialized technical equipment for testing and debugging when required
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

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