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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Overview Energy, Inc.
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=398737019531c4c3

## About the 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

## Description

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


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