Role: Flight Software Engineer - Firmware

Employment Type: Full Time

Role Description:
This role will contribute towards the development of flight software that will be deployed on our satellites and you will get to work as a part of our Software Systems group. If you love working at the cutting edge of technology and want to contribute towards making the world a better place by bringing down the benefits of space down to earth, this is the place for you.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Translate mission requirements and various satellite subsystem requirements into reliable flight software for Pixxel’s satellites.
• Support processing hardware selection, simulation software development and debugging activity.
• Be involved in hardware-software integration of the satellite and multiple levels of Software-In-Loop-Simulation Tests.
• Responsible for qualifying and integrating algorithms at various stages with hardware, including simulations, module/system level integration.
• Define the end implementation of the algorithm along with Pixxel's Software Systems Group.

Skills and Requirements:

• Proficiency in writing memory optimized software for embedded systems (bare-metal/RTOS/Linux) with a knack for writing elegant code.
• Strong documentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Embedded C/C++ and Python.
• Experience in working with the ARM architecture.
• Experience in debugging using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG, etc.
• Experience in using version control software (preferably Git).
• Knowledge in any of the following is a plus — Model-based development, code certifications, CI/CD, static analyzers, test automation, flight simulators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of experience working with low level code in embedded software environments.
• Thorough knowledge of embedded software development and experience developing fault-tolerant software.
• Significant understanding of embedded software principles and ability to contribute in design sessions.

Candidate Acumen:
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with evolving priorities.

Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage
• Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours
• Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit
• Relocation assistance
• Professional Mental Wellness services
• Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India)
• Employee Stock Options for all hires

About Pixxel
Pixxel is a space data company and spacecraft manufacturer redefining Earth observation with hyperspectral imaging. The company’s first constellation of six commercial hyperspectral satellites—Fireflies—deliver imagery at 5-meter resolution and 135+ spectral bands, providing 50x richer detail than traditional Earth observation systems and unlocking insights across agriculture, climate, energy, environment, and more.

Once fully deployed, Pixxel’s constellation of 18–24 satellites will capture imagery across up to 250 bands in VNIR and SWIR ranges, with a 40 km swath and daily global revisit capability. Pixxel’s most unique strength is its full-stack approach, integrating every layer of the value chain from satellite hardware and manufacturing to AI-powered analytics.

Pixxel’s satellite constellation is complemented by Aurora, its in-house Earth Observation Studio that simplifies satellite imagery analysis and democratises remote sensing for all. Designed to make hyperspectral data more accessible, Aurora by Pixxel combines high-frequency imagery with AI-powered tools to generate actionable insights, even for users without technical backgrounds. The third pillar of Pixxel’s ecosystem is its in-house satellite manufacturing capability. Beyond building its own spacecraft, Pixxel also provides satellite systems and subsystems to other organisations. This dual capacity sets it apart in a sector where most companies focus on either payload design or data operations, but not both.

Pixxel’s team is young but deeply mission-aligned, with a culture rooted in curiosity, speed, and long-term thinking. As the company grows its constellation and expands Aurora, the focus remains on making space-based insights practical, scalable, and genuinely helpful so that the health of the planet becomes measurable and action becomes possible.

Pixxel was the only Indian startup selected for the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator in Los Angeles and has been recognised in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Via Satellite’s Top Innovators list.

For more information, see our Careers page or follow Pixxel on LinkedIn and X/Twitter.

Culture
Pixxel is an organisation where we enable our employees to work on world-changing problems that they are passionate about, and a place where they can be their best selves day in and day out while ensuring they have fun every day.

Central to our employee-first ethos is a commitment to ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard. We nurture a healthy and supportive work environment where we prioritise well-being and growth in all aspects of life.

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