Astroscale
Astroscale
Cleaning up space debris for a sustainable future
π Sumida, Tokyo
About Astroscale
Astroscale develops innovative solutions for space debris removal, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Their ELSA-d mission demonstrates the capability to capture and deorbit defunct satellites, addressing the growing issue of space debris in low Earth orbit. Engineering disciplines include embedded software development, systems engineering, and spacecraft design. Engineers work on complex challenges such as autonomous rendezvous and capture, with a focus on ensuring the safety and sustainability of space operations. Astroscale's commitment to space sustainability positions it as a leader in the defense and space manufacturing industry.
Current Job Openings
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πSumida, Japan π―π΅π mid-levelβ±οΈ full-timeC/C++ Python GitLabView GNC γγ©γ€γγ½γγγ¦γ§γ’γ¨γ³γΈγγ’ / GNC Flight Software Engineer -
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Embedded Software Engineer
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πToulouse, France π«π·π seniorβ±οΈ full-timeC++ VxWorks RTEMSView Embedded Software EngineerView details -
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Embedded Software Engineer
@ Astroscale
πToulouse, France π«π·π mid-levelβ±οΈ full-timeC/C++ VxWorks RTEMSView Embedded Software EngineerView details -
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Embedded Flight Software Engineer
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πEngland, United Kingdom π¬π§π mid-levelβ±οΈ full-timeC++ VxWorks RTEMSView Embedded Flight Software EngineerView details -
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πGreater Tokyo Area, Japan π―π΅π mid-levelβ±οΈ full-timeC C++ GitView η΅γΏθΎΌγΏγ½γγγ¦γ§γ’γ¨γ³γΈγγ’/Embedded Software EngineerView details
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About Astroscale
Astroscale develops innovative solutions for space debris removal, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Their ELSA-d mission demonstrates the capability to capture and deorbit defunct satellites, addressing the growing issue of space debris in low Earth orbit. Engineering disciplines include embedded software development, systems engineering, and spacecraft design. Engineers work on complex challenges such as autonomous rendezvous and capture, with a focus on ensuring the safety and sustainability of space operations. Astroscale's commitment to space sustainability positions it as a leader in the defense and space manufacturing industry.
Astroscale Career Opportunities
Astroscale currently has 1 active embedded systems position in 1 location. All positions are on-site, typical for hardware-focused roles requiring lab access and equipment. Recognized as a top-tier employer (85.0/100), Astroscale offers competitive compensation and strong career development paths in embedded engineering.
Astroscale Hiring Trends
* Data represents job posting activity over the past 6 months: Feb 2026 through Jul 2026
Hiring momentum at Astroscale is currently increasing, with 1
opening posted this month compared to 0 last month.
This upward trend often signals product development acceleration, team scaling, or new project initiatives.
Over the past 6 months, Astroscale averaged 0.2 job postings per month,
with peak hiring in Jul 2026 (1 openings).
For embedded systems roles, hiring activity typically correlates with product development cycles,
especially for firmware teams during pre-production phases and hardware engineers during prototyping.
π New hiring activity
Consistent hiring velocity
Jul 2026
Required Skills at Astroscale
C++ is the most in-demand skill at Astroscale,
appearing in 60% of all job listings (past and present).
This skill is important but not universal, indicating diverse technical needs across different product lines or teams.
Astroscale's technology stack spans 14 distinct skills and tools,
reflecting the multifaceted nature of embedded systems development.
The broad technical diversity (14 technologies) suggests work on complex,
multi-domain projects requiring both hardware and software expertise.
Engineers joining Astroscale should combine depth in key areas with adaptability. Firmware development expertise is critical, especially for engineers skilled in bare-metal programming, RTOS development, and optimizing code for resource-constrained systems. Candidates with adjacent skills (version control, testing frameworks, communication protocols) typically advance faster by contributing across the development lifecycle.
Engineering Roles at Astroscale
Astroscale is currently hiring for a focused Embedded Software Engineer position, likely to address a specific technical gap or project need.
Experience level distribution: 100% of openings target mid-level-level engineers.
Where Astroscale is Hiring
Astroscale operates across 3 countries with 4
total hiring locations. Multi-geography recruitment typically indicates either distributed engineering teams,
expansion into new markets, or proximity to manufacturing and customer operations.
Toulouse, France serves as a primary hiring hub with 40% of all roles
(2 positions).
The significant presence in Toulouse indicates a major engineering hub,
though other locations also play important roles in product development.
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