Embedded Software Engineer-Satellite Systems

Overview

Job Summary

Harpy Aerospace is seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join our Nanosatellite development team in Chennai. You’ll be working on real space systems—designing, coding, and testing embedded software that will operate in Low Earth Orbit. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and debug embedded C/C++ firmware for STM32 microcontrollers
• Integrate satellite subsystems (power, communication, sensors, payload) via SPI, I2C, UART
• Implement FreeRTOS-based real-time scheduling and telemetry functions
• Conduct unit tests, integration testing, and hardware-in-the-loop validation
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers and mission operations teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with embedded software development
• Proficient in STM32 (ARM Cortex-M) microcontrollers and peripheral programming
• Experience with FreeRTOS or equivalent RTOS environments
• Familiarity with debugging tools like ST-Link, JTAG, Logic Analyzers

Preferred Skills (Bonus)

• Understanding of satellite telemetry (AX.25, beaconing protocols)
• Experience with satellite or CubeSat systems (academic or industry)
• Familiarity with radio transceivers and amateur radio protocols

Benefits

• Competitive project-based compensation
• Opportunity to work on a real-world space mission
• Cross-disciplinary learning in space systems engineering
• Flexible hybrid work environment

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary, Freelance
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• 10 key typing: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 24/07/2025