Embedded Systems Engineer

About Astrogate Labs

Astrogate Labs is a space-technology start-up based in Bengaluru, building core technologies in laser communication terminals and networks for small-satellites. Astrogate Labs aims to simplify, reduce cost of communication, and enable satellites send more data to ground. We have developed one of the industry s smallest optical communication terminals targeted for small satellite use, further scaling our products and aiming for our first satellite mission. We aim to revolutionize satellite communications and support the growing satellite downlink needs with a network of optical ground stations and in-space relays using the technologies developed in-house.

We are looking for bright and passionate folks like you to join our exceptional team.

Qualification: Bachelors/ Masters in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or any other related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Job Type: Permanent, Work from Office (Bengaluru)

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and debug firmware for embedded systems using C/C++ (Bare-metal, RTOS)
• Design and implement efficient communication protocols between microcontrollers and external devices.
• Participate in lab and field testing of optical communication systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system specifications and resolve integration issues.
• Digital signal processing of data products.
• Document tests and manage test setups.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, flexible with work timings
• Attend and contribute to technical discussions.
• Contribute to peer and external design reviews (PDR, CDR, FRR)

Required Skills/Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in embedded software/ firmware development.
• Good knowledge in C/C++ and MATLAB, Simulink
• Hands-on experience with I2C, SPI, UART, CAN and other communication protocols.
• Experience working with Zynq SoCs, STM32 Microcontrolllers
• Hardware debug experience, including familiarity with tools such as the oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
• Must be an independent thinker and motivated to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with version control systems (eg: Git)
• Good documentation and communication skills

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience with FreeRTOS and multithreading in embedded systems
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx tools like Vivado, Vitis/SDK
• Experience developing firmware for custom FPGA IPs
• Experience with DMAs, AXI4, AXI Stream, Ethernet
• Prior aerospace/optical communications related experience is an added advantage.