Senior Software Engineer I - Embedded Linux

CesiumAstro  · Westminster, CO  · Jan 14, 2026

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 an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer I with a strong background in developing embedded applications using Linux and Yocto. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in embedded systems, device drivers, kernel modifications, and boot loaders, with a preference for experience on the Xilinx platform (though experience on other microcontrollers is also acceptable). 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), and user interfaces with an emphasis on applications and data management. Additionally, the ideal...

Responsibilities:
Develop and port embedded Linux applications, custom device drivers, and libraries.
Configure, modify, and integrate the Linux kernel and embedded boot loaders.
Work extensively with U-Boot, and Linux kernel configuration.
Maintain and support the Yocto build system in a CI/CD environment.
Package and deploy software images for various hardware platforms.
Create and manage Linux images tailored to specific embedded hardware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and performance.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
Minimum of 4 years of industry experience in software development.
Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of software systems and hardware (such as motors, power distribution units, etc.).
Programming experience in C or C++.
Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Company
CesiumAstro
Location
Westminster, CO
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Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software
Posted
Jan 14, 2026
Source
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