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Hydrosat

Firmware Engineer

Hydrosat, Carlsbad

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Overview

Hydrosat is seeking a dedicated firmware engineer to support the development of embedded software for space-based payloads and ground support systems. This role focuses on low-level software that enables reliable communication, control, and data handling between hardware components in flight and test environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test firmware for microcontrollers and embedded systems used in space payloads and ground support equipment (GSE)
  • Develop low-level drivers, communication protocols, and control logic for sensors, actuators, and power systems
  • Collaborate with electrical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration between firmware and hardware
  • Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
  • Participate in requirements development, interface definition, and verification planning
  • Contribute to firmware configuration management, version control, and documentation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for high-reliability or mission-critical systems
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., STM32, TI, Microchip) and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
  • Strong debugging skills and experience with lab tools for hardware/software integration

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with firmware for spaceflight or aerospace systems
  • Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and HDL (e.g., VHDL or Verilog) is a plus
  • Exposure to NASA or industry standards such as NASA-STD-8739.8, NASA-HDBK-4008, ECSS-E-ST-40C
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated test frameworks

Benefits

  • Employee options
  • Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Flexible time off
  • Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave
  • 401K Matching

Location: Carlsbad, CA

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