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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Space Systems - **Company:** Xplore Inc. - **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Systems Engineering, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Electronic Design Automation, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Linux-Powered Devices, Performance Tuning, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, System on a Chip, Systems Integration, Vivado, Data Processing, Fpga Hardware, Hardware Testing, Git, Yocto, Integration Tests, Operational Systems, Front End Software Development, NVIDIA Jetson, Data Pipelines, Docker, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** November 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-systems-engineer-space-systems-bellevue-wa--4b8aadcd-1d14-48a4-bb73-577a7d67add9 ## About the Role Embedded Systems, Systems Engineering, Environmental Economics, High Throughput, Physical Chemistry, Customer/Client Research, Embedded Hardware, Computer Firmware, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Systems Engineering, * U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident * 3-5+ years of experience in embedded systems hardware development * Strong PCB design experience, including schematic capture and layout (KiCAD preferred) * Experience designing 4+ layer boards with mixed-signal or high-speed interfaces * Experience with FPGA development using Xilinx toolchains * Experience developing Linux device drivers in C * Strong hardware debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers * Experience with embedded power architectures and power supply design * Familiarity with embedded Linux systems and cross-compilation environments * Hands-on experience soldering SMD components (including fine-pitch ICs) and through-hole components * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field * Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex subsystems, * Experience with Xilinx SoCs (e.g., Zynq family) * Deep familiarity with Vivado design flows and constraint management * Experience with high-speed digital design (LVDS, Ethernet, USB) * Experience working with embedded GPU platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson * Experience building custom Linux images (Yocto, Buildroot, PetaLinux) * Experience optimizing Docker containers for embedded deployment * Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows Additional Requirements * Availability to support critical integration, testing, or launch activities outside standard working hours when required * Ability to work on-site at Xplore's Bellevue, Washington office ## Description We are hiring a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Space Systems to lead the design and development of the embedded hardware and firmware that power Xplore's spacecraft and payload systems. You will lead the design and development of flight-critical embedded hardware and firmware across the full lifecycle: * Embedded architecture and system design * PCB and hardware development * FPGA and firmware implementation * Board bring-up and hardware validation * System integration and environmental testing You will improve current embedded architectures and build new ones that are technically rigorous, resilient, and scalable for spacecraft deployment. You will take technical ownership of systems that move from design to flight and operate on real missions in orbit. Your designs will move from lab bench to launch vehicle to orbit -powering spacecraft on real missions. What You Will Build * Flight electronics for next-generation Earth observation spacecraft * High-performance embedded compute platforms for on-orbit data processing * FPGA-enabled sensor interfaces and high-speed data pipelines * Embedded avionics supporting spacecraft command, control, and payload management * Custom hardware systems supporting multi-sensor spacecraft architectures, * Architect embedded hardware and firmware for spacecraft and payload subsystems * Define system interfaces between sensors, compute systems, and spacecraft avionics * Design scalable embedded platforms supporting multi-sensor spacecraft architectures * Establish design standards for reliability, performance, and manufacturability Hardware Design & PCB Development * Design multi-layer PCBs for spaceflight applications using KiCAD or equivalent EDA tools * Perform schematic capture, component selection, and layout review * Ensure designs meet signal integrity, thermal, and power requirements * Implement design for manufacturability (DFM) and production readiness Board Bring-Up & Hardware Validation * Lead bring-up of custom flight electronics and embedded subsystems * Validate power sequencing, clocking, and high-speed interfaces * Perform hands-on debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab instrumentation * Conduct integration testing and support environmental qualification of flight hardware FPGA & Firmware Development * Develop FPGA-based solutions using Xilinx Vivado and related toolchains * Implement RTL designs and achieve timing closure for high-performance systems * Develop embedded Linux drivers and low-level firmware in C/C++ (Rust a plus) * Optimize system performance across hardware and firmware boundaries System Integration * Integrate embedded hardware with spacecraft flight software and payload systems * Support payload integration and data interface development * Build test harnesses and validation infrastructure for subsystem testing * Collaborate with spacecraft, payload, and mission engineering teams to ensure flight readiness, * You will work across hardware, firmware, FPGA, and system integration * You will build mission-critical electronics that operate in orbit * You will work in a high-agency engineering environment where ownership matters * Your designs will move from lab bench to launch vehicle to orbit, * You have taken technical ownership of one or more embedded subsystems supporting spacecraft avionics or payload electronics. * You have successfully brought up new flight hardware, validating board functionality, firmware interfaces, and FPGA logic through lab testing and system integration. * You have resolved early hardware and firmware integration challenges, improving system stability, performance, and reliability. * ·You have delivered production-ready embedded designs or improvements that directly support upcoming spacecraft missions. * You have built test infrastructure, automation, or validation pipelines that improve hardware verification and engineering velocity. * You have become a trusted technical contributor across spacecraft, payload, and software teams, helping drive embedded system architecture for future missions., * Constellation scaling underway * Expanding government and commercial demand * Next-generation mission architecture in development The engineers who join at this stage will define how Xplore operates for the next decade. If you're ready to command spacecraft, architect autonomy, and build operational systems that scale - we want to talk.