Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer

About GalaxEye

GalaxEye is building the world’s first OptoSAR LEO Earth observation satellites that combine multispectral optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging on a single platform, delivering all-weather, day-and-night imagery to governments, infrastructure enterprises, and geospatial analytics companies. We design our payloads and satellites in-house, from telescope to bus.

The role

As a part of the satellite's C&DH Team, you will be the backbone of every electrical and electronic system like Electrical Power Systems, Data Acquisition Boards, On-Board Computer etc. This position requires someone comfortable with all aspects of embedded firmware development, that thrives in a wide-ranging multi-functional organisation, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift on constantly evolving requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding system/functional requirements, breaking it down into software requirements.
• Responsible for development of Software architectures with the team
• Design and Implement algorithms using minimal memory and cycles with rigid real time deadlines
• Build validation framework for validation of implemented algorithms
• Creating Software Detailed Design documentation.
• Code implementation in C/Python ( As per the layered architecture ).
• Performing Static Analysis, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing.
• Responsible for the evaluation of third-party software, debugging field issues, and involving peer reviews
• Guide a team of people on Software development practices
• Bring on CI/CD processes for software reliability testing

Requirements

Requirements:

Essential

• B.Tech, BS, MS or PhD in EE/CE/CS, or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability.
• 5+ years of professional working experience in developing mission critical embedded firmware and software peripherals
• Experience with design and implementation of bare metal control firmware which is highly optimised for cycles and memory
• Deep understanding of the difference between design for a software platform and a highly constrained firmware environment
• Understanding of the use of data structures for deterministic and efficient reads and writes
• Understanding of parallel or SIMD programming.
• Fundamental facility with C and C++, compilers, build & source code control tools.
• Working knowledge of RTOS-based systems
• Solid understanding of computer architecture with emphasis on HW/SW interfaces for high speed communication.
• Proficiency debugging and bring-up of embedded systems. Familiarity with UARTs, JTAG, and oscilloscopes.
• Working knowledge of low-level drivers for microcontrollers (ADC, PWM, GPIO, Timers, RTC, Flash, EEPROM, etc.)
• Experience with emulation systems, build automation, and virtual platforms.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills, verification and validation of embedded systems
• Knowhow of using Lab equipments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, etc).

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum Methodology.
• Experience in UML Designing.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or Perl.
• Knack for designing layered/modular architectures.
• Experience in mechatronics / robotics / avionics systems would be a big plus

Personality Traits:

• Excellent creative thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work with a distributed and diverse team of researchers, developers, designers, and engineers
• Ready to learn new concepts, stay up-to-date with the state-of-the-art in the field and implement them
• Ability to work within deadlines and dynamic work environment

Benefits

• Fair compensation will be provided as per market standards
• Experience rapid growth and start-up culture
• Flexible Working Hours
• Open to exploring, discussing and implementing new ideas and processes
• Opportunity to work closely with the Founding Team at GalaxEye
• Get a chance to work with Advisors holding senior positions and decades of experience