
Job Description
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer II to join our software team. In this position, you will be responsible for low-level and high-level software in Cesium’s products through all phases of the development process. Key projects will include Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems. Cesium’s goal is to create an out-of-the-box hardware and software experience which enhances our customers’ ability to rapidly integrate our products into their systems.
As a Cesium software team member, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support. The ideal candidate will have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), end-use applications, and user interfaces. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and high-reliability qualification, as well as software engineering and software project management practices.
The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Optimize Your Resume for This Job
Get a match score and see exactly which keywords you're missing
Job Details
- Category
- Software
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Posted
About CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro builds multi-beam phased array communication systems for satellites, aircraft, and ground vehicles, providing high-bandwidth data links for defense and commercial missions.
More Roles at CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro
Electrical
Principal Power Electronics Engineer II
El Segundo, CA$217K - $266K Full Time
2 hours ago
Electrical
2 hours ago
CesiumAstro
Security
Senior Import Compliance Manager
Westminster, CO$94K - $112K Full Time
1 day ago
Security
1 day ago
CesiumAstro
Sales & Marketing
Marketing Operations Manager
Austin, TX Full Time
1 day ago
Sales & Marketing
1 day ago
CesiumAstro
Sales & Marketing
Marketing Event and Trade Show Manager
Austin, TX Full Time
1 day ago
Sales & Marketing
1 day ago
CesiumAstro
Business & Finance
Accounts Payable Manager
Austin, TX Full Time
4 days ago
Business & Finance
4 days agoSimilar Software Roles

Illumio
Software
Sr. Member of Technical Staff, Cloud Security
Sunnyvale, CA$170K - $196K Internship
25 minutes ago
Software
25 minutes ago
Nuro
Software
Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure, Optimization
Mountain View Full Time
41 minutes ago
Software
41 minutes ago
Nuro
Software
Software Engineer, ML Infrastructure
Mountain View Full Time
41 minutes ago
Software
41 minutes agoFound this role interesting?