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Embedded Software Engineer

Spaceium Inc - Ottawa, Canada

Posted Mar 17, 2026

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Salary
CAD 75K-110K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$116,543 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+9.8% - Much faster than average

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Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Weekend work
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Embedded Software Engineer Ottawa, Canada At Spaceium, we are building spacecraft systems designed to push the boundaries of what's possible in orbit. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop the core software that directly interfaces with spacecraft hardware. You will work on mission-critical embedded systems responsible for controlling hardware, managing data flows, and ensuring reliable operation in the harsh environment of space. This role involves designing, implementing, testing, and deploying highly reliable software on embedded platforms. This is an opportunity to be one of the first software engineers at the company, working directly with the CTO to shape the architecture and development practices for our spacecraft software stack. Responsibilities - Design and develop embedded software for spacecraft avionics and control systems - Write efficient and reliable firmware using C, C++, and Python - Develop software for microcontrollers and embedded processors - Interface software with sensors, actuators, and spacecraft subsystems - Implement communication protocols such as RS422, I2C, SPI, CAN, and Ethernet - Develop real-time systems for spacecraft control and operations - Build tools for data acquisition, diagnostics, and automation - Perform software testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and system validation - Collaborate closely with hardware, electrical, and systems engineers - Help define software architecture, coding standards, and development workflows Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field - Experience programming in C or C++ - Familiarity with embedded systems development - Experience with version control systems such as Git What We're Looking For We're building

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