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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Astranis's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Astranis's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Astranis
- high 55 stale, 0 reposted of 89 open
- Hiring momentum
- 130 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Astranis's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Astranis.
About this role
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Astranis, you will develop flight software for satellites, focusing on architecture, design, and implementation. Your role includes mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring software reliability through testing and code reviews. You will work primarily in C++ and engage with communication protocols to support both commercial and government programs.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Astranis as an employer.
What you need
- 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ or C
- Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
- Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
- Good Communication and Written Skills
- Passionate about Space Technology
- Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems.
Nice to have
- Experience with Python
- Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
- Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
- Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
- Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
What you get
- Compensation package includes equity and robust benefits
- Significant equity package via incentive stock options
- High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement planning
- Flexible PTO
Worth weighing
- Base salary ranges from $180,000 to $235,000, influenced by various factors
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required due to government regulations
Summarised from Astranis's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Astranis on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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