Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

You will be part of a small, focused software team at Farcast working on the control software for a next-generation phased array antenna for satellite communications. You will share responsibility for building the software stack that will power all of Farcast's products. You'll need to be resourceful and flexible and able to move around the stack based on the needs of the team. All the software we build is written in Rust, so we're looking for someone who is passionate about building embedded software in Rust, or is a strong C / C++ embedded software engineer excited to learn.

Responsibilities

Implement performance-critical antenna control software and integrate it into the software stack

Develop and maintain Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions

Produce software design documentation, participate in collaborative system design exercises, and conduct design reviews of software and hardware

Create and maintain software used to test and diagnose hardware

Experience

Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to drive consensus in decision making

Strong systems thinking and software architecture ability

Proficiency in Rust (preferred), or C / C++, for embedded systems

Experience in configuring and managing Yocto Linux embedded systems

5+ years of professional experience developing software for embedded systems

Experience working with common communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART / RS-232 / RS-485)

Hands-on experience working with hardware and familiarity with embedded debugging tools, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers

Proficiency in using Python for developing hardware-in-the-loop testing

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical / Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar program

What Makes You Standout

Knowledgeable in setting up CI / CD environments for embedded Linux

Experience working with GNSS / INS systems

Experience with firmware & ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers

Knowledge of security best practices for embedded Linux systems

Base Salary Range

160,000 - $180,000 a year

Compensation includes a competitive base salary as part of a comprehensive package tailored to the candidate's experience and background. Additional benefits and details are outlined below.

Offered Benefits

Meaningful company stock ownership

Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown

Parental leave designed by parents for parents

401k with 5% company matching

6,000 annual wellness perk

Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family

Quiet Weekends so you can rest, recharge, and be your best for many years

No-Meeting Fridays

In-Person Requirement

All employees are expected to be at the office, in person, for a minimum of two days per week

Export Control Requirement

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, all applicants and employees must hold U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Diversity and Inclusion

Farcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics

We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Studies have shown that marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to consider still applying.

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