Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software

Astranis · San Francisco · Engineering

Posted 2026-07-20

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Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software

As a Embedded Software Engineer on the Network Software team at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft. Additionally, you will mentor junior members and collaborate with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware.

This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs.

Role

Develop Software for the Flight Computer / Earth Stations Hub for our Satellites

Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite/ Earth Stations Hub

Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, Design continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews

Collaborate with multiple teams (Payload, Communications Ground Control, Telemetry)

Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle

Deliver complex projects through incremental development

Requirements

2-4+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ or C

Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns

Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)

Good Communication and Written Skills

Passionate about Space Technology

Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems.

Bonus

Experience with Python

Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems

Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments

Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software

Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)

Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$130,000—$175,000 USD

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