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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Toulouse · ToulouseFull timesenior
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Wanna join the adventure? As a senior member on our Embedded Systems Team,

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As a senior member on our Embedded Systems Team, you will be responsible for the embedded SW design and development on our satellite’s electronic payloads; cutting edge units meant to advance the state of space-as-a-service. Our development pushes the boundaries of in-space compute capabilities, RF communications, software defined payloads, and many other applications. You will help guide a team of experts in bringing these ideas to reality and launching your work into orbit.
  • Architect, design and write high-quality software for the satellite following best practices such as modularity, maintainability, testability and efficiency
  • Develop high-speed interface drivers, data handling and networking capabilities
  • Perform SW/FW/HW integration to provide a fully functional software solution
  • Develop unit tests, component tests and continuous integration for your code
  • Perform hands-on board bring-up and debugging
  • 8+ years experience writing C or C++ for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms
  • Expertise with Linux kernel, device driver and BSP development
  • Experienced with local and remote debugging concepts and tools (gdb)
  • Experienced with hardware interfacing and understanding of communication protocols (DMA, UART, LVDS, Ethernet, SpaceWire)
  • Experience with Linux compilation toolchains (Yocto, Buildroot)
  • In-depth knowledge of different processor technologies such as: ARM, x86, and SoC
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Scrappy and inventive: what you will be building has never been done before
  • Prepared to be challenged and sometimes work out of your comfort zone
  • Willing to be accountable, autonomous, and take full ownership of projects
  • Have an ability to work both independently as well as part of a multi-disciplined team
  • Have an ability to learn and adopt to new technologies
  • Demonstrable history of thinking outside-the-box, without losing sight of reality
  • Experience with SW development for aerospace or safety-critical applications
  • Experience with hypervisor and/or container virtualization techniques
  • Experience with Single Event Upset (SEU) mitigation mechanisms
  • 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

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    Posted
    January 22, 2026
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    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    April 24, 2026

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