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The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting other disciplines by focusing on the embedded software aspects of our satellite systems. The Platform team interfaces directly with many engineering groups to conduct R&D, design, manufacturing, and operations activities, ultimately ensuring all current and future spacecraft systems satisfy their mission.\nIdeal 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!\nWhat You’ll Do as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer:\nDesign, implement and test, deploy and maintain embedded firmware\nCollaborate with other engineering functions on scoping, architecture and system design\nResolve on-orbit and on-ground issues related to embedded systems\nImplement, optimize and maintain various serial protocols\nDesign and develop interface tools to improve abstraction between the embedded system and other satellite components \nDebug and resolve complex embedded systems issues in a timely manner\nWrite and maintain technical documentation\nKey Skills: \nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field\nMastery of Embedded C programming language\nProficiency with scripting languages like Python and Bash\nExtensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), specifically FreeRTOS\nFamiliarity with serial protocols and implementations\nStrong problem-solving skills, particularly in debugging embedded systems\nExperience with version control systems (e.g., Git)\nExperience developing on Linux (Ubuntu)\nA base level of mathematical knowledge (engineering mathematic or similar)\nExcellent communication and teamwork abilities\nPreferred Skills: \nExperience with space systems or satellite technology\nFamiliarity working to coding standards and using static analysis tools\nExperience writing Rust for resource constrained environments (embedded Linux)\nExperience with embedded Linux\nKnowledge of control systems and algorithms\nTools and Technologies:\nFreeRTOS for real-time operating system implementation\nGNU ARM Embedded Toolchain for code compilation\nGDB for debugging, complemented by extensive use of serial and/or CAN debugging\nExperience with debugging techniques for systems without JTAG access, particularly for remote issue resolution\nFamiliarity with manual testing procedures for embedded interface code\nExperience working with Arm Cortex Microcontrollers\nVersion control using Git\nSpire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.\nAccess to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be requiredfor this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses-this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI1\n\nGlobal Perks\nName Your Satellite Program (NYSP)\nLaunch Attendance\nGenerous Time Off Policy\nEducation Assistance Program\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)\nFamily Leave\nFitness Reimbursement\nEmployee Referral Program\nHealthy snacks & beverages in every office\nAbout Spire\nWe improve life on Earth with data from space.\nSpire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.\n\nSpire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.\nTo help maintaina safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be requiredto complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.\nPlease take a moment to review Spire's Global Data Privacy Notice for Employees, Contractors, Candidates and Visitors, as well as Spire's Privacy Policy.\n\nKindly be advised that communication regarding your application may come from @spire.com, @recruiting.spire.com, or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool).","description_format":"text","description_chars":4785,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Education assistance","Hybrid work","Parental leave"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"},{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Geospatial Analytics","Earth Observation"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-14T07:10:37Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":10,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.368,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":249,"expected_fill_days":29,"reasons":["conf:0","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-10-14T18:47:31Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/spire-senior-embedded-software-engineer-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/spire-senior-embedded-software-engineer-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-14T18:47:31Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":24411,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-15T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":3047},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=3047"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fspire-senior-embedded-software-engineer-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fspire-senior-embedded-software-engineer-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fspire-senior-embedded-software-engineer-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/spire-senior-embedded-software-engineer-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fspire-senior-embedded-software-engineer-2"}]}