SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

DC AREA, NORTHERN VIRGINIA

IN-PERSON FULL-TIME

Overview Energy is building a mission-driven team committed to delivering space-based solar power to the world. We uniquely operate at the intersection of space and clean energy. We are based in the DC area, backed by world-class investors, and are operating in stealth mode.

Are you energized by the challenge of building both software systems and teams? As a full stack Senior Software Engineer at Overview Energy you will write mission-critical code while helping establish engineering excellence and best practices. You'll develop software for our hardware systems while collaborating with and mentoring other engineers. Initially, you will focus on delivering code for our record-breaking test campaign in early 2025 while helping strengthen our development practices. We think this role is 70% code and 30% team & process. Following the test campaign, you'll turn your focus to helping with our future satellite flight software and its integration with hardware systems in space and on the ground. Your work will enable us to build a constellation of next-generation satellites at unprecedented affordability and scale.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build well-structured, maintainable Python-based control and coordination systems for safety-sensitive optical and mechanical hardware and other subsystems
• Develop a framework for continuous integration, delivery and deployment across satellite development and flight systems
• Develop embedded software for microcontrollers in C++ using RTOS that interact with satellite electronics via RS-422/485/232, CAN, I2C, GPIO, SPI, LVDS, etc.
• Develop test approach and test software for unit and system level validation and verification, as well as support of Processors-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop, and Software-in-the-Loop testbeds
• Support development and implementation Ground Software and Mission Operations infrastructure especially in support of integration with broader system flight software
• Write and review code and participate heavily in hands-on development
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from design through automated and manual testing and deployment
• Build and mentor a high-performing software team while supporting our hardware engineers in their development efforts and tests
• Foster a culture of open communication, continuous learning, and technical excellence

Requirements:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to technical direction
• Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (git, CI/CD, code review, etc.)
• A track record of technical excellence while also excelling at collaborative leadership
• Experience establishing engineering processes and best practices
• Proficient in Python and MicroPython with extensive experience developing software with direct hardware interaction
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages such as C, C++, and Python
• Experience with serial communication protocols (e.g., UART, I2C, SPI)
• Experience with networking protocols
• Experience testing code with hardware in the loop, and then automating those tests
• Experience with telemetry systems, data logging, and transmission over various channels

Nice to have experience:

• Familiarity with PID and other control systems
• Experience with satellite or UAV flight software systems
• Experience with supporting avionics design and development for aerospace applications
• Experience with IoT systems
• Experience with safety-critical systems
• Aerospace experience, especially with satellite flight or ground software

Benefits: The health and safety of our employees and their families comes first. In addition to competitive salary and equity, we offer competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life coverage, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Health and Wellness stipend, and employer 401K matching. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.

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.

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Overview Energy 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. Any applicants looking to receive reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact jobs@overviewenergy.com.

Studies show that often women and members of underrepresented groups apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Overview Energy encourages everyone who thinks they could do the job, even if they don’t meet all of our idealized qualifications, to apply.

We look forward to your application!