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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Space Systems - **Company:** Xona Space Systems - **Location:** Burlingame, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Code Coverage, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Emulators, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Protocols, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, System Software, System Testing, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Virtualization Technology, Reliability of Systems, System-level Testing, SC Clearance, Yocto, Information Technology, Build Tools - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b06dd98af7ddd519 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years of equivalent industry experience. * Strong proficiency in C++ and experience developing software in Linux-based environments. * Experience with build systems and development tooling including CMake, Bash, and Python. * Experience deploying and validating software across multiple hardware or software targets. * Experience with software/hardware integration testing and debugging. * Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and system validation practices. * Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Desired Qualifications * Experience with Embedded Linux systems. * Experience with hardware emulation and virtualization technologies such as QEMU. * Familiarity with Yocto and embedded Linux build systems. * Experience with GitLab CI/CD workflows and automated test infrastructure. * Background in aerospace, satellite systems, robotics, automotive, or other high-reliability environments. * Familiarity with network protocols and distributed systems. * Experience building automation, QA, or operational tooling for complex systems. For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). ## Description As a Software Engineer on the Payload team, you will play a critical role in validating and integrating the software systems powering our satellite platform. You will work across software, hardware, and integration boundaries to ensure reliable communication between payload systems, embedded software, and the satellite bus. This role is highly collaborative and hands-on, involving system-level testing, automation, interface development, and operational reliability across both simulated and hardware-integrated environments., * Develop and maintain software infrastructure supporting payload and spacecraft system integration. * Design, implement, and validate communication interfaces between payload systems, embedded software, and spacecraft hardware. * Execute full-system software and hardware integration testing across simulated and hardware-integrated environments. * Build tooling and automation frameworks using Python and Bash to improve testing reliability and operational efficiency. * Support deployment and validation workflows across multiple software and hardware targets. * Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and Integration & Test (I&T) teams to diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues. * Develop and maintain technical documentation for operational workflows, interface behavior, and system architecture. * Improve software reliability, observability, and test coverage across mission-critical systems. ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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