ispace

Embedded Software Engineer

Englewood, Colorado, United States

$115-135k

Full Time

15 minutes ago

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Job description

ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispace Technologies, US. is a looking for a highly motivated and talented Embedded Software Engineer to join its new team.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement spacecraft embedded C/C++ flight-software, ground test software, and simulation software
Develop and integrate software components into a fully functional software system
Develop, select, tailor, and deploy software processes, tools and metrics
Perform unit and system test design and implementation using simulations, test and flight system hardware
Work with the team to author / conduct software static and dynamic analysis
Work with the team to draft and release relevant software documentation such as requirements specifications, design specifications, and design documents
Establishing software development design philosophy, practices, and coding standards
Leading code reviews
Design and implement fault detection and mitigation in software
Develop software verification plans and test procedures for hardware-in-the-loop test campaigns
Present and defend software solutions to other Engineers and customers (as required)
Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with focus on systems and control. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
5+ years relevant experience in spacecraft and/or launch vehicle software development
Proven experience with software development for embedded systems
Experience with software development processes including source control, bug tracking, and design documentation
Competent in the Linux/Unix environment with experience scripting and automating complex procedures
Familiarity with software architecture for space applications
Familiarity with DevOps tools such as AWS Gov Cloud, Github, GitLab, JIRA, and/or Confluence
Proficiency with embedded development using Linux and C/C++
Experience with RISC-V architecture
Experience in writing application code for serial peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
Experience in developing test scripts and software tools with Python
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experienced in software architecture, OSI model, memory mapping, caching, DMA, interrupts

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:

Demonstrated professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft software systems
Ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
Expert in algorithms and data structures
Experience with FreeRTOS
Experience with a large, shared codebase and continuous integration and deployment workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker
Software quality practices associated with organization like NASA, FAA, etc.
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
Capable of working both independently and in a team environment
Strong coordination, organization and communication abilities
Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred
Experience in startup environment a plus

Additional Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment
Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based upon experience - $115,000-$135,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position.  Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only) 
Hybrid work schedule
Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass) 
Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
401(k)

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.