Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer (Rust)

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer (Rust) to join our Platform team (folks looking after the spacecraft). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space-based data collection capabilities.

Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!

What You’ll Do as a Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer:

• Develop daemons in Rust that interface with embedded systems using low- level protocols


• Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes


• Integrate C code for specific hardware interfaces


• Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant systems


• Collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure optimal software-hardware integration


• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs and system architectures


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in embedded systems development using Rust


• Knowledge of or adaptability to Linux-based development (Ubuntu) 


• Proficiency in integrating C code with Rust projects


• Experience with real-time communication protocols


• Experience with inter-process communication protocols


• Understanding of electronics and ability to communicate effectively with hardware engineers


• Excellent documentation skills

Preferred Skills: 

• Familiarity with safety-critical embedded systems in any industry


• Experience with Yocto for embedded systems


• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub


• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines


• Experience with project management tools


• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash


• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems


• Knowledge of telemetry and command systems


• Experience with formal verification methods for critical software components


• Experience in implementing Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) systems for embedded applications

Tools and Technologies: Rust, C | Scripting languages (Bash/Python) | Ubuntu (development environment)  | Yocto (target environment) | Version control using Git

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1