Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA; work is based at the Playa Vista office with in-person collaboration.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing aerospace startup manufacturing satellite buses at scale through vertically integrated software and hardware designed for production.

What you will do

• Develop low-level software for processor peripherals and communication interfaces on spacecraft avionics.
• Write and debug device drivers for satellite-bus sensors, actuators, and other components.
• Implement onboard algorithms, including closed-loop control and fault detection and response.
• Build iterative test code as well as rigorously reviewed and tested software for manufacturing and flight.
• Provide embedded software input into new system and hardware designs.
• Support spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status or eligibility to obtain required U.S. export authorizations is required because the role involves export-controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent qualification or professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience writing C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience developing firmware for microcontrollers on bare metal or an RTOS.
• Experience with low-level device drivers and interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and CAN.
• Experience integrating hardware and software, reading schematics, using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and understanding microcontroller and microprocessor architecture, memory, buses, and DMA.

Nice to have

• 1+ year of flight software experience.
• FPGA development and first-power-on bring-up of avionics or flight hardware.
• Experience with satellite attitude control systems, including reaction wheels, magnetorquers, and small thrusters.
• Experience with motors, power electronics, encoders, and current monitors.
• Familiarity with satellite systems and protocols such as CCSDS and ECSS.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees receive equity, company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) with matching.
• Paid time off starts at 15 vacation days and includes 10 paid holidays.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel are provided.
• Daily catered lunch, snacks, office socials, sports activities, and family gatherings are available.
• In-person collaboration takes place at the Playa Vista office with equipment and workspace support.