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Embedded Software Engineer

Lodestar Space

Lodestar Space

Software Engineering
London, UK
Posted on Jul 29, 2024

About the Job

Are you looking for new engineering challenges to tackle? Do you thrive on solving problems through teamwork? Do you want to see the impact of your work on the bigger picture? If you answered yes, you’ll fit right in at Lodestar Space. We are a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of doers working passionately to apply cutting-edge robotics to solve the hardest challenges that will transform the space sector.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a talented Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy software for robotics space applications. If you have a solid background in modern C development, micro-controller skills, and want to play a critical role in advancing our autonomous robotics for space applications -> we want to hear from you.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

  1. Embedded Software Design & Development: Design system architecture and implement embedded software for various robotics applications. Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
  2. Documentation & Testing: Write comprehensive documentation of your code, build and execute from unit tests up to full-system tests.
  3. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with our overall robotics solutions.
  4. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to the software development throughout the development life-cycle.
  5. Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve software systems through iterative testing, feedback, and enhancement cycles.

Qualifications

Need

  • Proficient in developing in modern C for embedded Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
  • Familiarity with GitHub for version control.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Wish

  • Experience with space robotics or aerospace industry.
  • Proven experience in system integration and working with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with Docker and Linux.
  • Understanding of low level communication protocols (CAN, UART).

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary (based on experience)
  • Equity pool options
  • Vibrant, open-plan office in London
  • 28 Days Annual Leave
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Personal Development Opportunities
  • Be part of a scrappy, dynamic, multidisciplinary, collaborative crew 🏴‍☠️

At Lodestar Space, we value people with unique experiences, and skill sets. If you’re interested about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Important Information:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.