Pixxel - Firmware Engineer - Embedded System

Description

Role : Flight Software Engineer Firmware.

Employment Type : Full Time.

Role Description

This role will contribute towards the development of flight software that will be deployed on our satellites and you will get to work as a part of our Software Systems group.

If you love working at the cutting edge of technology and want to contribute towards making the world a better place by bringing down the benefits of space down to earth, this is the place for you.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Translate mission requirements and various satellite subsystem requirements into reliable flight software for Pixxels satellites.
• Support processing hardware selection, simulation software development and debugging activity.
• Be involved in hardware-software integration of the satellite and multiple levels of Software-In-Loop-Simulation Tests.
• Responsible for qualifying and integrating algorithms at various stages with hardware, including simulations, module/system level integration.
• Define the end implementation of the algorithm along with Pixxel's Software Systems Group.
  
  

Skills And Requirements

• Proficiency in writing memory optimized software for embedded systems (bare-metal/RTOS/Linux) with a knack for writing elegant code.
• Strong documentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Embedded C/C++ and Python.
• Experience in working with the ARM architecture.
• Experience in debugging using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG, etc.
• Experience in using version control software (preferably Git).
• Knowledge in any of the following is a plus Model-based development, code certifications, CI/CD, static analyzers, test automation, flight simulators.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of experience working with low level code in embedded software environments.
• Thorough knowledge of embedded software development and experience developing fault-tolerant software.
• Significant understanding of embedded software principles and ability to contribute in design sessions.
  
  

Candidate Acumen

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with evolving priorities.
  
  

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours.
• Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional Mental Wellness services.
• Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India).
• Employee Stock Options for all hires.
  
  

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