Array Labs is building a distributed radar imaging constellation to power the first accurate, real-time 3D map of the world, and we need the help of a first-rate Firmware Engineer.
In this role, you’ll help shape the design of the world’s first formation-flying radar imaging constellation, which will deliver a quantum-leap in humanity's ability to rapidly and comprehensively understand our ever-changing world.
You’ll work closely with our radar, communications, and spacecraft teams to build cutting-edge hardware, rapidly moving all the way from clean-sheet designs to full operational deployment in space.
Responsibilities:
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End-to-end ownership of low latency firmware code for radar, communication and flight control systems
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Implement high-efficiency data movement between our radar sensors, FPGA fabric, microprocessors, networking interfaces, and storage peripherals
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Design system-level solutions for complex multi-disciplinary challenges across all software layers
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Collaborate with radar, communications, RF and GNC engineering teams to deliver reliable embedded solutions
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Develop and implement test plans for hardware verification and validation
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field.
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills
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Learns new concepts rapidly, completely, and in a self-directed manner
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High levels of self-motivation and personal accountability
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under significant time constraints
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Experience programming in C or C++ in embedded environments
Preferred Skills and Experience:
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Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
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4+ years of experience in the automotive, medical robotics, or similar regulated embedded device industry with a focus on safety and high availability
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Good understanding of multi-threaded embedded system concepts including tasks, priorities, and deadlocks
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Embedded software debugging experience including clock-level issues, bridges, delays, interrupts, clock gating, and polling using debuggers (Keil, J-Link)
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Experience building software for complex embedded systems or custom SoCs
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Hands-on coding experience with peripherals with interfaces such as UART, SPI, CSI-2, i2c, GPIO, USB, and PCIE
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Experience developing with modern Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, VxWorks)
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Experience with embedded software design and debugging of boards with multiple processors (ARM/RISC-V, DSPs, MCUs)
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Experience with embedded software design and debugging using multiple peripheral interfaces (SPI, UART, GPIO, I2C, Ethernet)
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Experience with a variety of microprocessors (ARM, Nordic, Microchip, STM) and hardware modules
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Experience with debugging and coding in assembly language
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Working knowledge of networking stack (Ethernet, TCP/IP suite)
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Ability to read, interpret and modify schematic diagrams
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Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash
ITAR Requirements:
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To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Interview Process
We will conduct interviews via Zoom; the typical process takes around 2-4 weeks to complete from start to finish.
Hiring and Compensation Strategy
Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple:
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find uncommonly good people
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pay them uncommonly well
You can anticipate competitive pay, with high flexibility between salary and equity-based compensation.
Why you should join Array Labs
Array Labs is launching a constellation of satellites to create the first high-resolution, real-time, three-dimensional model of Earth. Our next-generation satellite technology will offer image quality 60x greater than traditional techniques, profoundly expanding humanity’s ability to understand and respond to events on a global scale.
In forging an affordable, accessible, accurate representation of Earth, our work has the potential to transform the face of dozens of fields, including autonomy, telecommunications, disaster relief, gaming, climate science, defense and construction.
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Array Labs is building a distributed radar imaging constellation to power the first accurate, real-time 3D model of the world.
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