Embedded Software Engineer

We’re looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to help develop the flight and payload software that powers next-generation satellites. You’ll contribute across the space software stack - from bare-metal firmware and RTOS applications to ground systems - writing reliable code for size-, weight-, and power-constrained hardware. Your software won’t sit on a shelf: expect to see it on orbit within weeks and months, not years. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their career who is excited to grow at the intersection of software and hardware in high-consequence, harsh operating environments., * Write and test embedded software for microcontrollers in C/C++ using RTOS and/or embedded Linux

• Interface with satellite electronics via common protocols including RS-422/485/232, SPI, I2C, GPIO, and UDP/TCP
• Support the development of hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators
• Build and maintain Python-based test and automation scripts for payload hardware
• Develop and execute unit tests, and contribute to system-level, PIL, HIL, and SIL test efforts
• Support CI/CD pipelines for satellite development and flight systems
• Contribute to Ground Software and Mission Operations tooling
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to develop and validate requirements
• Write and review code daily, ensuring adherence to coding standards - this is a builder’s role

Do you have experience in Computer hardware?, * B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with 2-5 years of experience

• Proficiency in C and/or C++
• Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux concepts
• Strong debugging skills and comfort working close to hardware
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience writing or maintaining hardware drivers or device interfaces
• Exposure to communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, or UART in embedded contexts
• Experience with Python for test scripting or automation
• Coursework, internships, or projects involving satellite, aerospace, or robotics systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control workflows

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, We take care of our people. In addition to competitive salary and equity, Overview Energy offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, a health and wellness stipend, 4 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks sick leave, parental leave, and 401(k) matching. Benefits are subject to change at the Company’s discretion.

Overview Energy is a mission-driven team committed to delivering Space Solar Energy to the world. We operate at the intersection of space infrastructure and energy abundance, providing continuous baseload power 24/7 - without seasonality or the need for batteries. Headquartered in the Northern Virginia / Washington, DC area and backed by world-class investors, we are advancing the next generation of clean energy technology.