Kepler Communications Inc.
Embedded Software Designer – Networks
Kepler Communications Inc.United Kingdom11 hours ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology

We're on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineer. Your focus will be on software development and maintenance required for both space and ground-based assets for a growing fleet of spacecraft. The focus of your work will be on designing and developing the next-generation networking stack and protocols that our satellites will run on! 


 




Responsibilities


Responsibilities: 






  • Design and develop reliable, high-quality software related to: 









  • On board software for our next generation of satellites 









  • Embedded Linux for both space and ground systems 









  • Implement and optimize routing protocols using FRR in embedded environments 









  • Develop build/test infrastructure, simulators, and diagnostic tools to validate designs in CI/CD environments 









  • Design and extend control-plane and data-plane solutions for satellite and ground networking 









  • Write efficient, reliable C/C++, Python, and bash code for networking and automation applications 









  • Participating in software design review and code review processes 








Required Qualifications & Skills: 
 



  • 5+ years of embedded software and networking development experience 









  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 









  • Proficiency in C/C++, especially in embedded topics such as interrupt handlers, concurrency, memory mapped peripherals, and hardware interfaces 









  • Experience with embedded operating systems and build systems, including OpenEmbedded/Yocto and FreeRTOS 











  • Strong Embedded Linux networking knowledge 









  • Demonstrable experience with FRR (Free Range Routing) and networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, ISIS)









  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with both engineering teams and external stakeholders









  • Ability to work under pressure, asynchronously, and across time zones







 




Bonus Points:  



  • Master's degree 









  • Experience developing software for aerospace applications 









  • Strong knowledge of computer networking and modern networking protocols 









  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools 







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