About Aalyria:
Aalyria is a leading technology company that supplies laser communications technology and temporospatial software-defined networking software platforms to the aerospace industry. With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in the field of satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit and any hardware across land, sea, air and space.
Role Overview:
Come join a team of experienced and knowledgeable engineers that are building the most robust and reliable embedded control systems for new cutting-edge optical communication technology for land, sea, air and space. Help solve some of the most ambitious and challenging problems in embedded control system space that will change the way the world communicates. The ideal candidate will have experience with high speed, low latency embedded control systems. You will be responsible for developing autonomous functions to support Pointing, Acquisition & Tracking as well as other adaptive control capabilities related to critical optical communication system functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop real-time embedded software that implements high speed control, monitoring and telemetry for optical imaging and tracking systems.
- Be involved in the full life-cycle of embedded development from concept through integration, test, and release.
- Work closely with a team of firmware engineers, optical engineers, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers to ensure algorithms meet the design goals and requirements.
- Investigate improvements and contribute to defining technical requirements.
- Run experimental activities in a lab and in the field (instrumentation, test, and data acquisition) in order to validate control system capability and robustness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience High-Speed Control Loops / Control Systems
- Experience with Digital Signal Processing & digital filters
- Development experience in a real-time operating system
- Development experience in MCU based systems
- Solid understanding of concurrency, multi-threaded, and multi-process programming
- Proficient with Unix command line scripting and tools
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to measure and tune products to meet performance design criteria
- BS/MS degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of related work experience in embedded environments (C/C++)
- Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
Desirable Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of electronic circuits and schematics
- Experience with Adaptive Optics systems
- Experience with Hardware Design, optical, Opto-Electronic Sensors
- Experience with Model-Based Control Design
- Experience working with SoC/FPGA devices
- Experience building host-level services in Go
- Experience using Python for simulation and scientific analysis
- Familiarity with lab tools such as digital-signal analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
- Background in Applied Mathematics / Linear Systems
- Basic understanding of physics/optics
What We Offer:
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking startup that is shaping the future of satellite communications.
- Impactful Work: Work on cutting-edge technology that has a global impact and drives real-world change.
- Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of career growth opportunities and professional development in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team where your contributions are valued.
- Flexibility: Collaborate, work, and get things done with flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
- Compensation & Equity: We offer a competitive compensation package including a strong base salary, annual performance bonuses, and equity options to ensure you are rewarded for both individual and company success.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Aalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
