Embedded Software Engineer

Wanna join the adventure? As a member of our Embedded Systems Team, you will contribute to the embedded software design and development of our satellite electronic payloads—cutting-edge systems advancing the state of space-as-a-service. Our work pushes the boundaries of in-space compute, RF communications, software-defined payloads, and more. You’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers to bring these ideas to life and see your work launched into orbit. About this Role: Design and implement high-quality embedded software for satellite systems, following best practices for modularity, maintainability, testability, and efficiency Develop and maintain interface drivers, data handling, and networking capabilities Support SW/FW/HW integration to deliver fully functional software solutions Write and maintain unit tests and component tests; contribute to CI pipelines Participate in hands‑on board bring‑up, debugging, and system‑level testing Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware, systems, and test engineers Must Haves: 4+ years of experience writing C or C++ for embedded systems (Embedded Linux) Working knowledge of Linux systems, including kernel concepts, device drivers, or BSPs Experience with local and remote debugging tools and workflows (e.g., gdb) Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., UART, DMA, Ethernet, LVDS, SpaceWire) Experience using Linux build and cross‑compilation toolchains (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot) Exposure to common processor architectures such as ARM‑based SoCs Strong written and verbal communication skills Curious, resourceful, and comfortable working on novel technical problems Ability to take ownership of tasks while collaborating effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow into new technologies and responsibilities Nice to Haves: Experience with aerospace, space systems, or other safety‑critical software Exposure to virtualization technologies (hypervisors and/or containers) Familiarity with radiation effects or Single Event Upset (SEU) mitigation concepts Some of Our Awesome Benefits: Equity, we want you to have an active role in our success Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours, we want you to be at your best Health and life insurance, we care about your health Lunch Vouchers, because let’s be honest, we love food (we even have a slack channel about it #loft-gourmand) Cross‑office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from our differences Company and team off‑sites and many other events to work & celebrate together Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable * Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes. Who We Are Loft: Space Made Simple. Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit. We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end‑to‑end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, in‑orbit demonstrations, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years‑long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives. At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close‑knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career. We value kind, supportive and team‑oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages. With 4 satellites on‑orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France. As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English. #J-18808-Ljbffr