Senior Embedded Software Designer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Embedded Software Designer (Aerospace): Developing and maintaining high-reliability embedded software for spacecraft and ground-based assets with an accent on low-level systems, secure communications, and hardware integration. Focus on designing device drivers, kernel modules, and automated test frameworks to ensure the performance and reliability of a growing satellite constellation.

Location: Remote (Canada/United States)

Company

hirify.global is a leader in space connectivity, operating the first commercial optical data relay constellation and advancing on-orbit compute capabilities.

What you will do

• Design and maintain high-quality embedded software for spacecraft and ground-based systems.
• Implement secure communications, including encryption, authentication, and key exchange.
• Develop low-level components such as device drivers, kernel modules, and hardware interfaces.
• Build automated test frameworks and validation tools to support robust software delivery.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience developing embedded software for complex, high-reliability systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, including concurrency and hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN.
• Experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS and Yocto.
• Experience developing low-level Linux components including kernel modules and device tree integrations.
• Strong fundamentals in system design, debugging, testing, and performance analysis.
• Proficiency with Git-based workflows and modern software development practices.

Nice to have

• Experience developing software for aerospace applications.
• Knowledge of embedded security solutions like secure boot, HSMs, or encrypted communications.
• Familiarity with Linux networking concepts and packet-processing pipelines.
• Experience with RTL (Verilog/VHDL) and embedded SoCs.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited vacation and supportive parental leave policy.
• Annual professional development fund of $1,500.
• Certified Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.