Senior Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
Northwood is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to architect embedded systems for its next-generation ground stations. The role offers the opportunity to build a system from the ground up while working in a fast-paced team of hardware and firmware engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions. The goal is to build a scalable and secure platform using modern tooling. Experience with embedded Linux and security is required. Northwood develops space communications infrastructure, including a global network of phased array and parabolic ground stations supporting satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. The company designs, builds, and deploys scalable systems for space missions.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of professional experience.
- Experience architecting embedded systems.
- Experience with security and key management.
- Experience with standard bus interfaces, including I2C, SPI, UART, and USB.
- Experience with embedded Linux environments such as Yocto or Petalinux.
- Familiarity with laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR.
Nice To Haves
- Contributions to the Linux kernel.
- Experience with an RTOS such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
- Experience developing consumer devices.
- Experience in Rust.
- Experience with networking.
Responsibilities
- Develop a custom Linux operating system for an embedded device.
- Build an over-the-air update system.
- Define security requirements and architecture.
- Fix bugs and troubleshoot issues reported by internal and external customers.
- Develop a framework of user-space applications.
- Collaborate with FPGA and hardware engineers on system architecture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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