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.

As Overview Energy’s first dedicated Junior Embedded Engineer you will apply your knowledge, leadership, and creativity to help build our constellation of next-generation satellites. Initially, you will be responsible for designing and building software systems which will enable a test campaign. After the test campaign, your responsibilities will switch to integrating software with other hardware systems under test and working on satellite flight software. Expect a varied, challenging, and growthful role in which you will be the responsible engineer for multiple software systems throughout your time at Overview Energy.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build well-structured, maintainable Python-based code for interfacing sensors and actuators to microprocessor and microcontroller systems. .

• Develop state machines and other mechanisms for implementing fault tolerance in a safety-sensitive environment.

• Support our team of mostly hardware engineers in their development efforts and tests.

• Implement robust telemetry systems for data logging.

• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from design through testing and deployment.

• Document your software architectures and code to ensure maintainability and future scalability.

Requirements:

• US Persons only. No visa applicants should apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficient in Python with a strong background in developing software with direct hardware interaction.

• Experience with cooperative multitasking patterns such as Python Asyncio

• Experience with multithreading, multiprocessing, and distributed systems

• Experience with serial communication protocols (e.g., UART, I2C).

• Experience testing code with hardware in the loop.

• Experience with telemetry systems, data logging, and transmission over various channels.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice to have experience:

• Familiarity with control systems and state machine design

• Experience with IoT 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!