Developer of a line of software-defined telescopes designed to improve space observation capabilities. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll work alongside our embedded team across our full product line, from robotic ground telescopes to on-orbit compute platforms. You'll help build and maintain embedded Linux systems and low-level firmware, bring up hardware peripherals, write and debug drivers, and pitch in on the bench work — soldering, test rigs, and prototype assembly — that keeps hardware programs moving.
What they're looking for
- 3+ years of experience in embedded software engineering, systems-level development, or a related internship/academic background
- Proficiency in C/C++
- Solid understanding of DC power systems , motor drivers, and common hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, MIPI, PCIe)
- Ability to read and interpret schematics , understand board-level considerations, and debug at the electrical–software boundary
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and power debugging tools
- Strong debugging intuition—and the humility to know that debugging is 90% of the job
More about this role
At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects with the universe. We're a vertically integrated, high-growth, space technology company building industry-leading precision optics platforms for Earth and in space. Our systems are trusted by thousands of customers, including NASA, JPL, SpaceX, Boeing, RTX, the US Space Force and the U.S. Department of War, leading research institutions and international partners.
We combine precision opto-mechanical hardware, embedded compute, cloud orchestration, and developer-friendly APIs into world class products at scale with in-house manufacturing. From advanced ground stations, on-orbit sensor suites, free space optical lasercom, to distributed compute platforms, we deliver the foundational systems enabling continuous, real-time navigation, observation, and communication in space.
Observable Space is backed by top-tier institutional investors including Lux Capital, Upfront Ventures, RTX Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and Embedded Ventures. To learn more, visit observable.space .
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll work alongside our embedded team across our full product line, from robotic ground telescopes to...
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