Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer Featured
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Wage
- Hourly
- Job ID
- 33754636659
- Posted
- 2025-11-4
Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer job at Spire in Boulder CO
Description, duties, responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior 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 Youll 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
- 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
- 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 required for this role. If needed Spire will arrange the necessary licenses-this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Final base salary for this role will be based on the location skills experience and qualifications. In addition to base compensation this role may be eligible for annual equity awards and our employee benefits program including vacation sick and personal time off; optional medical dental vision life and disability coverage; a 401(K) plan; health and wellness reimbursement program; and participation in Spires Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Salary Range
$130500-$171000 USD
Global Perks
Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
Launch Attendance
Generous Time Off Policy
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Family Leave
Fitness Reimbursement
♥ Employee Referral Program
Healthy snacks and beverages in every office
About Spire
We improve life on Earth with data from space.
Spire 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 Spires data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.
Spire 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.
To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.
Please take a moment to review Spires Global Data Privacy Notice for Employees Contractors Candidates and Visitors as well as Spires Privacy Policy.
Kindly be advised that communication regarding your application may come from @spire.com @recruiting.spire.com or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool).
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