Kapta Space
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Seattle, WA · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 365 days ago
TypeScriptC++AlgorithmsCode ReviewGitCybersecurityRecruitingFPGAEmbedded SystemsSensorsTCP/IP
About the role
- You are able to assist in Hardware-aware optimizations of algorithms targeting Embedded Processors, Edge Compute, and ground-based servers
- You are able to generate test plans and methods to test software on hardware platforms so that they meet end-user needs/expectations.
- You are comfortable assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team
Responsibilities
- Kapta Space is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the complete lifecycle development, including development, testing, and support of the radar operation, data collection, storage and processing.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Requirements
- You have experience evaluating implementation/maintenance, complexity and resource requirements (compute, memory, power).
- BS or MS degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
Nice to have
- Experience with embedded designs with multiple processors and peripheral interfaces (SPI, UART, GPIO, I2C, Ethernet)
- 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development (ideally radar)
Skills
- Experience with satellites or spacecraft systems
- Experience with multi-threaded system concepts including tasks, priorities, and deadlocks
- Embedded firmware debugging experience including clock level issues, interrupts, and hardware interfaces
- Experience implementing efficient, low latency data movement between FPGAs, processors, storage devices, and networking interfaces
- Working knowledge of networking stacks (Ethernet, TCP/IP)
- Ability to read schematic diagrams
- An active or previously held US Government TS/SCI security clearance is considered a strong plus.
Company info
- Kapta Space is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineers with experience in mission-critical software development that have the drive and experience to complete projects independently and on time.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Top Secret/SCI security clearance
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