AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

Embedded Software Team Leader

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEdinburgh, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of embedded software development experience.
Expert-level proficiency in C and real-time programming using lightweight infrastructure such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or bare metal.
Strong knowledge of embedded system interfaces, including I2C, SPI, UART, RS-485, Ethernet, and SerDes.
Experience managing memory devices and embedded hardware resources, including memory technologies, watchdogs, and fail-safe mechanisms; bringing up and debugging embedded systems.
Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, analyzers, and signal generators.
Proven experience defining software architecture, workflows, and interfaces.
Experience with software release workflows and integration of large software stacks.
Proven ability to guide and mentor engineers across software and test domains, preferably across multiple sites and geographies.
A B.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Experience with continuous integration and delivery build methodologies and tools such as Buildkite, Jenkins, Git, or GitLab CI/CD, or similar tools.
Experience with container technologies, including Docker.

Responsibilities

Implement and guide implementation of AST’s ASIC firmware and software stack for ASIC bring-up, verification, drivers, and diagnostics.
Foster collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence across software and hardware groups.
Oversee architecture, implementation, and integration of board support package embedded software and diagnostics and test features to enable test automation.
Guide development of drivers, real-time operating system services and applications, and system-level diagnostics for satellite communication systems.
Collaborate with systems engineering, radio frequency and digital hardware, ASIC VLSI, validation and automated test equipment, and payload application software teams.
Serve as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners on ASIC board support package firmware.

Desired Qualifications

An M.Sc. is preferred.
Experience guiding and inspiring engineers across software and test domains at multiple sites and geographies.

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results driven Embedded Software Tech Leader for BSP ASIC FW/SW. This leadership role combines hands-on technical expertise with mentoring, and leading technical solutions as part of development of cutting-edge real-time software for satellite systems.

You will own SW architecture and delivery for AST’s ASIC embedded SW stack as used in the space communication platforms and play a key role in bridging between platforms hardware R&D, System, communication payload and integration teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement and provide guidance to implementation of AST’s FW ASIC stack as required for ASIC bring up, verification, drivers and diagnostics.
Foster collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence across different SW groups and HW groups.
Technical Leadership:
- Oversee architecture, implementation, and integration of BSP embedded software and diagnostics+test features to enable tests automation.
- Guide development of drivers, RTOS services and applications, and system-level diagnostics for satellite communication systems.
Collaboration:
- Cross collaboration with multidisciplinary teams: Systems Engineering, HW – RF and digital, ASIC VLSI, Validation and ATE, Payload applications SW
- Act as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners with ASIC BSP firmware.

Qualifications

Experience:
8+ years of embedded software development experience.

Technical Skills:
Expert level in C and real-time programming with “thin” infrastructure (Free RTOS, Zephyr, bare metal).
Strong knowledge of embedded system interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, RS-485, Ethernet, SerDes, memory device management, boot loaders and embedded HW resources (memory technologies, watch-dogs, fail-safe mechanism) - bring up and debugging
Hands-on experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, analysers, signal generators.
Proven experience in defining architecture, SW workflows and interfaces.

Experienced with SW release workflows and integration of large SW stacks..

Leadership Skills:
Proven ability to guide and inspire engineers across software and test domains, preferably – across multiple site and geographies.
Strong sense of ownership and execution.

Education: B.Sc in Computer Science or Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field., M.Sc is preferred.

Soft Skills:

Leadership Skills:
Proven ability to guide, mentor and inspire engineers across software and test domains. Strong sense of ownership and execution.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Technology Stack:

Expert in C and real-time programming (thin RTOS – Free RTOS, Zephyr, bare metal).
Some Experience with CI/CD Buildkite/Jenkins based methodologies and tools such as Git/GitLab CI/CD, or similar
Experience with container technologies, including Docker

Physical Requirements

Working from office at least 3-4 days a week + 1-2 remote

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

About the Company

AST SpaceMobile

Delivers global satellite-based mobile broadband

AST SpaceMobile builds a satellite-based broadband network that can work directly with ordinary mobile devices by partnering with major mobile network operators to extend global coverage. The system uses satellites that communicate with phones through operator-backed services to provide data without relying only on terrestrial towers, with revenue coming from service agreements and data usage fees. It differentiates itself by pursuing direct-to-device satellite cellular service through collaborations with operators to reach the many unconnected subscribers worldwide. Its goal is to deliver seamless global mobile broadband coverage and close the connectivity gaps for billions of mobile users.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Midland, TX
Founded: 2017

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