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Embedded Software Engineer
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AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain the company’s embedded software solutions, working with microcontrollers, RTOS environments, and data-driven tools to support testing, validation, and production systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain software for the company’s devices.
• Program ARM microcontrollers in C/C++ within RTOS environments.
• Develop testing tools and test benches using Python.
• Process and analyze test data and results for evaluation and validation.
• Develop reporting systems, real-time visualizations, and dashboards.
• Integrate software with production management tools and systems.
• Implement and manage communication protocols including RF, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure software quality.
• Manage technical documentation and version control using Git/GitLab, including submodules and collaborative workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team processes and methodologies.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Experience:
• Experience in embedded software development for microcontrollers and RTOS environments.
• Experience programming in C/C++.
• Experience developing tools and scripts in Python.
• Experience in data processing and analysis.
• Experience developing visualization, reporting, or dashboard tools.
• Experience with Git/GitLab and collaborative development workflows.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of FPGA development and related technologies.
• Experience or interest in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, particularly for data analysis, anomaly detection, and models based on PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Soft Skills:
• Proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Fluent level of English.
Technology Stack:
• C/C++
• Python
• ARM microcontrollers
• RTOS environments
• Git / GitLab
• Communication protocols: RF, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, UART
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
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.
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Hardware Design Engineer
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Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer
Reports to: Director of Hardware Engineering
Department: Engineering
💼 About the role
We’re seeking an experienced hardware design engineer to expand our cryptographic hardware IP team. You would be joining a mature design team with a proven track record of delivering market leading cryptographic IP, your role would expose you to the latest cryptographic standards and allow you to develop for the latest technologies.
We hope that you have at least 5 years of experience working on hardware design of complex IPs targeted at deployment on latest generation FPGAs, preferably with some experience working with cryptographic and security IPs.
We have been established since 2018, so you would be directly working with the founders and inventors of this deep tech startup. The technology is already a couple of years in the making, its feasibility having been established, funding secured, and it has a clear path to market. This is a great opportunity for career progression and to get a head start in a rapidly expanding segment of the technology industry.
⚒️ What you’ll be doing
- Design and implementation of hardware IP blocks and subsystems.
- Tailoring implementations to FPGAs
- Working with verification engineers to create verification and test plans.
- Creation of reliable, reusable and excellently structured hardware design flows.
- Providing feedback to architects on feasibility of implementation and specification quality.
- Ensuring clean lint and implementation reports for IP blocks and subsystems.
🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications
- A commitment to high quality engineering in all areas of their work, including advocating for the best long-term solutions over the easiest or quickest.
- Optimising designs for both area and performance in FPGA technologies.
- Experience building hardware IP blocks from scratch, and owning the process from initial specification through to customer delivery.
- Confidence bringing up a design using a basic “designers testbench”.
- Experience with standard commercial EDA Design tooling flows.
- Knowledge of common bus protocols (e.g. AMBA AXI4, AHB).
- Experience building and simulating hardware/software co-designs.
- Confidence in debugging RTL simulations issues.
- Degree or equivalent in Electronics/Computer Science or other related discipline.
🖥️ Specific Technologies You Are Confident Using
- FPGA and emulation experience. We use Xilinx FPGAs extensively for prototyping and hardware/firmware co-development.
- Logical IP design using SystemVerilog.
- Version control using Git.
- Writing System and subsystem level tests in C, using CMake as a build system.
- Confidence using tools like Bash, TCL, CMake and Makefiles safely and sensibly.
👍 Preferred Skills And Qualifications
- Python scripting for flows and automation
- Experience debugging gate level simulations.
- Knowledge of Industry standard SoC Security Architectures
- Knowledge of tamper resistance and/or power side-channel security countermeasures.
- Experience using Gitlab CI, or otherwise principles of continuous integration and testing.
🏆 Some of the perks of working with us:
- Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development.
- A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
- Competitive salary and share option scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget.
- Private health insurance for yourself and your family.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks).
- 50% gym membership discount.
- The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team!
Interested? Apply today to be part of the future of secure hardware! 🚀
PQShield is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re passionate about talent and proud to foster an inclusive environment; all applicants will be considered regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
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