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Embedded Software Engineer

NoviArlington, VAL6 LeadSeptember 12th, 2026
Job DescriptionNOVI Space, Inc. is a leader in delivering spacecraft, components, and services to bring high-end computing power to the orbital edge.We are seeking a spacecraft software engineer to join our team, working at a fast pace to proliferate the next generation of intelligent embedded computing systems for spaceflight. You will be working on high-reliability software projects in all stages of development from conception to in-orbit operations with the goal of pushing the state of the art of computing in orbit. This includes the definition of requirements, implementation, testing, deployment and troubleshooting of embedded code.You will see your work go from concept to orbit in weeks to months, not years. Spacecraft safety, reliability and testing are at the core of our mission, and we require a strong culture of software verification and configuration management.The successful candidate should have a deep knowledge and proven track record of development, testing and deployment of embedded software on edge systems.Required Qualifications2-10 years of experience in embedded software developmentProficiency with C/C++ and PythonKnowledge of object-oriented programming, multithreading, and multiprocessingExperience with embedded and real-time software developmentExperience targeting ARM MCU and embedded application processorsExperience targeting bare metal, RTOS, and embedded LinuxExperience with communication buses and protocols including, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and TCP/IPProficiency with Git and other source control systemsAbility to work independently and collaborate in a small team environmentPreferred Skills/ExperiencePrevious work on spacecraft or aerospace softwareExperience with FreeRTOSKnowledge AMD/Xilinx Zynq and Versal platformsKnowledge of PetaLinux, Yocto, and BitBake toolsWork with Linux kernel modules and device driversApplications of automated testing and continuous integrationExperience integrating hardware for hardware-in-the-loop testingA strong desire to work in a fast-paced environment pushing the state-of-the-art forwardsITAR / EAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen.NOVI is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Type: Full-timePay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per yearBenefits:Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceRetirement planWork Location: In person