Remote Embedded Systems Jobs in Mountain View, CA

• Responsible for building and implementing automation solutions for spacecraft and ground station for operating swarms of coordinated imaging satellites
• Implement controllers developed by GNC engineers to plan and execute satellite maneuvers, including orbit corrections and station-keeping, to optimize satellite positions and performance.
• Develop and maintain mission planning software that integrates mission design, operational concepts, and flight hardware requirements
• Design and implement systems to manage asynchronous data streams, integrating real-time information to generate and upload new decisions and schedules
• Design architecture concepts considering spacecraft coordination, payload and system budget capabilities, data collection requirements, autonomy, and mission operations
• Implement automation and algorithms for precise orbit determination of Array Labs and GNSS satellites
• Evolve and implement models to characterize vehicles and satellite systems propulsion, power, precision, navigation, timing, and tracking requirements
• Optimize schedules to maximize imagery opportunities based on imaging priorities and system capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, with 3+ years of experience
• At least two of the preferred skill and experiences listed
• Experience developing autonomous systems and integrating them into larger operational frameworks.
• Understanding of how to create, configure, and manage Docker containers
• Experience with continuous integration systems and automated test execution pipelines (Gitlab preferred).
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Rust.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with database systems and CRUD operations in database management, preferably PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation
• Experience with physics-based software packages and/or model-based digital engineering tools

• Knowledge of precision orbit determination methods
• Familiarity with FreeFlyer, STK GMAT, and/or custom-developed equivalent
• Familiarity with satellite dynamics, including orbit determination, attitude control systems, and station-keeping maneuvers.
• Experience with flight software and embedded systems
• Experience setting up automated hardware in the loop (HIL) test benches
• Familiarity with satellite mission operations and/or Ground Station as a Service providers
• Experience with geospatial, remote sensing, 3D data, and/or digital signal processing techniques (e.g. SAR and optical satellite imagery, LiDAR point clouds).

Compensation & Benefits

Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple: We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity. We want everyone here to have real ownership in what we're building.

• Health & Wellness
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including a fully employer-paid medical plan)
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks / 6 weeks)

• 19 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, 11 company holidays

• 401(k) with employer match (100% match up to 3%, 50% match up to 5%)
• Commuter expenses (parking & transit)

• Daily lunch stipend; Audible subscription; Claude Pro access; relocation support
• Hybrid work options & flexibility

We reserve the right to modify base pay and other compensation components. More details about our benefits are available to candidates during the hiring process.

Interview Process

We will conduct interviews via Google Meet, with the potential for an onsite visit to our office in Redwood City, CA. The typical interview process takes around 3 to 5 weeks.

Why Join Array

At Array Labs, deep technical expertise meets relentless impact. We prioritize curiosity over hierarchy and bold engineering over incremental gains. Our world-class team across hardware engineering, software, and aerospace works collaboratively to push boundaries.

Join industry-leading experts to build the future of radar and deliver unprecedented insights into the physical world.

Our Values:

1. Build What Matters: Create technology that serves customers and advances humanity
2. Innovate Together: Stay curious, collaborate openly, push boundaries as one team
3. Employee Centric: Put our people first with a culture of trust, respect, and opportunity

ITAR Requirements

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

Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications without regard to gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.