Overview
Lúnasa is a UK-based space-tech start-up building next-gen space systems to provide safe, sustainable, and affordable satellite operations for the in-space economy. The company has received multiple contracts from the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency to build and deploy AI-based satellite rendezvous proximity operations (RPO) technology and is set to demonstrate the innovation in space by 2026. Lúnasa is also backed by world-class Deep-Tech investors.
Location: London
This position is for a candidate who has the right to work in the UK.
Job Summary
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing team. This key role will be at the heart of our space engineering projects, supporting our edge computing, electronics, robotics, and on-demand services to deliver advanced in-orbit navigation satellite servicing solutions. The applicant will be responsible for the design, implementation, review, test, and documentation of production software features used on our edge computers and satellite navigation systems, among other technologies in development. We are looking for a world class talent to join our high-performing team working on cutting edge space technology in in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) industry.
Responsibilities
* Perform requirements analysis; engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand technical functionality required to meet customer needs.
* Complete architecture and design documentation for new software features
* Deliver high-quality, tested software features for an embedded real-time system, using Python and C++
* Capable of performing unit integration and testing, including debugging functionality using simulations on the target hardware
* Build technical roadmaps and own the development, including presenting reports and results tp management and stakeholders as required.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 2 years industry experience, preferrable in space industry (or similar)
* Highly skilled in MATLAB, Python, and C++ development on embedded systems
* Excellent knowledge of the current state-of-the-art technologies in edge computing
* Excellent understanding of physical interfaces such as Serial, Ethernet, SPI, CAN, etc
* Demonstrated skills in hardware debugging and performance characterisation
* Capable of documenting engineering professionally
* Able to work in high-pace agile teams and dont yeild under stress
* A self-starter with minimum supervision with a problem solving attitude
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