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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Embedded Software Engineer I - **Company:** Cesiumastro Inc - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,500.0 - $199,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Design, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Subsystems, Multithreading, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Api Design, Software Coding, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bdfb853c63151cb3 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control?, At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer I to join our software team. In this position, you will be responsible for low-level and high-level software in CesiumAstro's products through all phases of the development process. Key projects will include Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems. CesiumAstro's goal is to create an out-of-the-box hardware and software experience which enhances our customers' ability to rapidly integrate our products into their systems. As a CesiumAstro software team member, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support. The ideal candidate will have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), end-use applications, and user interfaces. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and high-reliability qualification, as well as software engineering and software project management practices. The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required., * Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering. * Minimum of 9 years of industry experience in software development. * Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded hardware. API design for interfacing with FPGAs. * Extensive programming experience in C and an object oriented programming language, preferably C++. * Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (experience with real-time Linux is desirable). * Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review. * Excellent knowledge of real-time system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems. * Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills., * Experience with products for aerospace applications. * Adequate knowledge of reading electronics schematics and component data sheets. * Experience with ARM processors and fully-featured microcontrollers. * Experience in design and development of a Software Development Kit (SDK). ## Description * Design and implement software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to production and commercial deployment. * Design, develop, code, test, debug and document system software. * Review code and system designs. * Analyze code for efficiency, stability and scalability. * Integrate and validate new product designs. * Support software quality assurance and optimize I/O performance. * Provide post-production/in-orbit customer support. * Interface with hardware design and development engineers. * Assess third party and open source software. ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)