Lead Embedded Software Developer Job Pueblo area,Colorado USA,Software Development

Job Description

Salary: $125,000 - $160,000

POSITION TITLE: Lead Embedded Software Developer

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO
:
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

LOCATION: RELOCATION AVAILABLE;
This is an ON-SITE role, with remote/hybrid work a possibility. The company HQ is Boulder, Colorado.

NOTE: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Lead Embedded Software Developer will be responsible for leading and executing the design, implementation, and validation of complete embedded systems for small satellite hardware and components. They may be required to diagnose faults and troubleshoot code or systems. Additional duties may involve continuing and scheduled maintenance, assessment of quality control, and monitoring of systems performance. This role will be responsible for leading a technical team.

This role will stretch your creativity and challenge your abilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Familiarity of all phases of the project life-cycle (business development, mission formulation, requirements flow-down, manufacturing, integration and test, and on-orbit operations).

Lead the development of embedded software for Weather Stream satellite instruments.

Set development practices and standards for embedded software development.

Develop embedded software specifications, design goals, and schedules in coordination with programmatic objectives.

Design of software architecture across multiple embedded platforms.

Self-directed embedded systems design for software/firmware architecture.

Assist instrument testing and calibration activities, including remote sensing calibration algorithm development and studies of system performance metrics.

Manage software development across multiple platforms / hardware configurations.

Development of embedded software for both embedded Linux and bare-metal devices.

Development of embedded Linux operating system distributions.

Development of programmable logic systems to support timing critical systems.

Write documentation for embedded software and hardware systems.

Design and write the embedded software code according to specifications.

Create effective technical documentation for software architecture and development procedures.

Create effective plans, perform cost estimating, and manage efforts of the embedded engineering team.

Collaborate closely with fellow technical program leads.

Work closely with the overall Weather Stream team to help define what is needed and provide competitive solutions.

Support the overall Weather Stream team in executing flight programs that meet or beat technical and cost obligations.

Work closely with other contractors/team-mates in meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position mentors and supervises fellow employees and serves as the subject matter expert (SME) of their field.

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

Experience using the Yocto build system to create embedded Linux platforms (experience with Xilinx Peta Linux preferred).

Use of C++/C++11 for embedded software.

Experience in hands‑on debugging and software development for embedded targets.

Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and datasheets for hardware components.

Familiarity with version control software such as git.

Experience using Python to support embedded software development.

Ability to work in a Unix environment, and familiarity with software development in Linux.

Experience in software development (Python, C/C++).

Demonstrated experience and skills in Electronics and Embedded Engineering.

Experience in Engineering process development and deployment.

Experience leading a technical team.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Experience in Aerospace and/or remote sensing disciplines.

Experience with FPGA/HDL design (Verilog preferred).

Education and Experience

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