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azista.space
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ABOUT US
Join a team that is redefining the accessibility of space. Azista space is a transformative force in the global aerospace sector, uniquely positioned at the intersection of indigenous innovation and industrial scalability. Operating India’s first private-sector satellite mass-production facility in Ahmedabad, we have bridged the gap between complex engineering and high-volume manufacturing.
As a vertically integrated leader, we provide end-to-end solutions from the precision design of satellite buses and advanced payloads to mission management and communication systems. We don’t just build hardware, we are democratizing the final frontier by providing global clientele with the cost-effective, high-performance technology needed to power the next generation of orbital missions. At Azista, you won't just be starting a job, you’ll be fuelling the future of space exploration.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to own the design, development, and verification of high-reliability firmware for our microcontroller-based satellite subsystems. In this role, you will work at the intersection of bare-metal software development and cutting-edge hardware, converting complex aerospace requirements into robust, high-performance C code.
As a key member of our engineering division, you will directly drive firmware architecture, schematic integration, and bench-level debugging. Your ownership will directly impact sub-system reliability, hardware-software integration speed, and the overall execution of our active low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Firmware Architecture & Design: Architect, write, and debug bare-metal and low-level embedded C firmware for ARM 32-bit microcontroller systems powering satellite payloads and sub-systems.
- Hardware-Software Integration: Review hardware schematics, block diagrams, and datasheets to bring up board support packages (BSPs) and implement device drivers for analog and digital peripherals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with hardware design, thermal, and systems engineering teams to translate high-level mission requirements into optimal firmware features.
- Hardware Bench Debugging: Perform root-cause analysis, hardware bring-up, and physical debugging using DSOs (Digital Storage Oscilloscopes), logic analyzers, and multimeters.
- Protocol & Bus Implementation: Configure and optimize robust embedded communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, RS232/RS485, and USB.
- Quality & Lifecycle Management: Maintain version control, maintain code standards (e.g., MISRA C guidelines), and write technical documentation, design notes, and test cases to ensure space-grade software reliability.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience: 4–8 years of hands-on experience in embedded C firmware development for microcontroller-based systems.
- Education: BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech / M.Sc. in Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Core Programming: Expert proficiency in Embedded C and bare-metal programming without reliance on abstraction layers.
- Hardware Understanding: Solid grasp of digital and analog electronics concepts, including DAC/ADC interfaces and schematic reading.
- Lab Equipment: Hands-on experience troubleshooting, testing, and debugging hardware using DSOs, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
PREFERRED / DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Microcontroller Expertise: Direct experience with ARM 32-bit microcontrollers, specifically Microchip SAM V71 architectures and the MPLAB IDE ecosystem.
- Code Quality & Standards: Working knowledge of MISRA C compliance and defensive programming techniques for high-reliability systems.
- Protocols: Practical exposure to industrial and aerospace protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, RS232/RS485, USB).
WHY JOIN US?
- Pioneer Space Tech: Work directly on active satellite platforms inside India's first mass-production space facility.
- Vertically Integrated Impact: See your code move rapidly from design and bench testing to integrated satellite hardware orbiting Earth.
- Engineering Excellence: Collaborate with world-class engineers across hardware, thermal, payload, and mission control domains.
- Career Acceleration: Scale your skills in a high-growth sector with continuous exposure to complex, space-grade embedded systems.
- Competitive Package: Attractive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and a culture that celebrates technical innovation and autonomy.
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