[Remote] Embedded Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Axiom Space is a human space exploration company developing space infrastructure, commercial human spaceflight services, and advanced spacesuits. The Mid-level Embedded Software Engineer will design, develop, integrate, and maintain firmware for ground support equipment and spacesuit avionics, collaborating with hardware engineers on board bring-up, drivers, communication interfaces, testing, and system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain firmware within the Avionics group
• Design and develop communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, or similar
• Design with ADC, DAC, Interrupts, DMA, Timers, Digital Potentiometers and GPIO
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new boards, debug hardware/software interactions, and develop drivers
• Participate in software architecture design and code reviews
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems and integrate with simulation systems
• Contribute to system-level documentation including ICDs, design artifacts, test reports, and operational procedures
• Contribute to system verification and validation
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to performance, memory, timing, and reliability
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues clearly to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle, adapting to changing requirements and priorities
• Perform additional job duties as assigned, supporting cross-functional initiatives and contributing to the overall success of the cybersecurity program

Skills

• Bachelor's or master's in computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded systems, firmware and driver development
• Experience developing communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, or similar
• Experience with ADC, DAC, Interrupts, DMA, Timers, Digital Potentiometers and GPIO
• Experience with hardware bring-up, debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), and embedded tool chains
• Strong understanding of real-time constraints, deterministic execution, and safe/reliable embedded design principles
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python, familiarity with modern embedded development practices
• Demonstrated experience in applying security best practices
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab) within continuous integration pipelines
• Proficiency in software testing
• Experience in presenting complex topics to management and other stakeholders
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Exposure to software development in Linux environments a plus

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement

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