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Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Kapta Space · Redmond, WA

Extracted from the posting

Base
$185,000 – $210,000
Remote
On-site
Funding
VC-funded early-stage startup
Visa
Must be US citizen, green card, or refugee/asylee (ITAR)
Stack
C, C++, Git

Senior embedded firmware engineer to lead lifecycle development of firmware for an electronically-steered radar sensor used in SAR earth observation and defense target tracking at Kapta Space, Seattle. Work covers BSP, bootloader, and embedded processor optimization, with C/C++ and Git/CI, alongside radar algorithm, FPGA, and hardware teams. Requires 8+ years of embedded firmware experience, ideally in radar.

Kapta Space, a VC-funded early-stage startup in Seattle, WA, is breaking new ground in Geospatial Intelligence.  Our technology centers around a proven, scalable electronically-steered radar for sophisticated spaceborne applications such as earth observation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) techniques, as well as enabling advanced defense missions such as target tracking on the ground and in the air.


Kapta Space is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the complete lifecycle development, including development, testing, and support of the radar operation, data collection, storage and processing. Kapta Space is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with experience in mission-critical software development that have the drive and experience to complete projects independently and on time.

Role

    Required Qualifications

      Bonus if candidates have experience and skills in the following areas:

        U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

        To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kapta Employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful U.S. permanent residents (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Commerce as applicable.


        Kapta Space is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation, strengthens our team, and broadens our capabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.


        Kapta Space does not engage with external recruiters or agencies without prior written agreement. If you are a recruiter (individual or agency) and wish to engage with Kapta Space for talent acquisition, please email [email protected].

        Compensation: USD 185,000 – 210,000 per year salary

        Technologies

        CC++Git
        Kapta Space
        Kapta Space

        Job details

        TypeFull-time
        Work ModeOn-site
        LevelSenior
        Location🇺🇸Redmond, WA
        Salary$185,000 - $210,000
        PostedNov 06, 2026
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