Payload Software Engineer

The payload software engineer will be directly responsible for designing, developing and integrating the full payload software for all space systems projects. The payload software engineer will be part of the space systems team., The Software Engineer will own the embedded software and firmware architecture and implementation for the payload. In the near term they will need to quickly gain a deep understanding of the current ICEYE satellite system and SAR technology to architect the solution ported to the ICEYE US payload. They will own the software only testing and define regression testing throughout the entire development phase that will lead to system verification. They will take the knowledge they learn of the current system and integrate it into the payload while also creating a generic bus interface and ICD for command and control of the payload.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * 6+ years using C, C++, Python

• 6+ years in Embedded Software
• 6+ years in SoC and Microcontroller Designs
• 6+ years in Embedded Linux Environments and Builds such as Yocto
• Experience in ICD development
• Experience in communication and data protocols
• Experience full software lifecycle Requirements to Test

Preferred Qualifications

• GN&C
• FPGA Firmware
• SAR Understanding
• Avionics Integration Testing
• Avionics hardware understanding
• System Architecture understanding and experience
• Experience in reading Schematics, This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and frequent walking. Daily use of a computer, phone, office equipment and other computing and digital devices is required. Some travel may be necessary - the ability to travel by car, plane, train, bus, vessel, or metro, operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s License and/or effectively navigate public transportation is required.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee must be able to read and respond to inter-office communications as well as effectively participate in meetings. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands or fingers, to lift up to 50 lbs., pull, push, carry, handle, or feel. The employee is required to carry, handle items, reach with arms and hands, to stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk, or hear. Mental demands may require prolonged concentration, reading comprehension, understanding and interpretation of concepts, ideas, and philosophies. The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described unless such accommodations would cause ICEYE US an undue burden.

$155,000 - $175,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Paid time off, Pay Range and Compensation Package
• The estimated base salary range for this role is $155k-$175k depending on experience
• Other benefits include health coverage, flexible PTO, a friendly work environment, plus extra fun perks!

At ICEYE, we design, build and operate the largest fleet of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites in the world. Using advanced technology, our constellation collects topographical data about any location on Earth, day or night, through any weather conditions.

Headquartered in Southern California, our customers are society’s heroes - intelligence professionals, warfighters, first responders, and scientific researchers. As a trusted mission partner, the United States and its allies depend on us for critical information when it matters most.