Software Architect

Summary

Join Kepler Communications, a company on a mission to deliver internet connectivity to space, and become their experienced Software Architect. Lead the design and development of high-performance software solutions for space systems. This role demands deep expertise in software architecture, embedded systems, and real-time computing, ensuring software reliability and scalability for mission-critical applications. You will need over 10 years of experience in software design and a strong understanding of embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal systems. Proficiency in C, C++, and Python is essential. The position involves system architecture and design, technical leadership and collaboration, process adherence and quality assurance oversight, and documentation and process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in software design and development, with a focus on embedded systems and real-time computing
• Expertise in C, C++, and Python for embedded and real-time applications
• Strong background in embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal system design
• Experience in software architecture design, including multi-threaded, multi-core processing, and inter-microprocessor communications
• Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as SonarQube, Cppcheck, Pylint, or CodeSonar
• Experience with design-for-test and designing for upgradeability
• Proficiency in integrating and supporting CI/CD pipelines within development workflows
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level software architecture for embedded and real-time systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, reliability, correctness, and performance
• Define software interfaces, communication protocols, and integration strategies for complex, multi-system environments
• Ensure software solutions align with mission requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices
• Provide technical guidance to software development teams, enforcing best practices in architecture and design
• Collaborate with systems engineers, firmware developers, and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration
• Act as a subject matter expert, contributing to design reviews and architectural decisions
• Ensure adherence to established code review processes, static analysis, and verification protocols
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to uphold software safety and security standards, utilizing tools such as SonarQube, Cppcheck, Pylint, or CodeSonar
• Support the integration of CI/CD pipelines to enhance development efficiency and maintain architectural integrity
• Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, design rationale, and implementation guidelines
• Establish and optimize software development processes, ensuring efficiency and quality control
• Stay informed on emerging trends, industry standards, and best practices in space software architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in space industry software development, including flight software and ground systems
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-8739.8 and ESA ECSS standards (e.g., ECSS-E-ST-40C, ECSS-Q-ST-80C)
• Experience with safety-critical software development (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262)
• Knowledge of hardware/software co-design and FPGA-based processing architectures
• Experience with ARM-based devices