Micron SW TL

Location: Petah Tikva, Central District, Israel

Department: Software Engineering

Embedded Software Team Leader

Company:

AST SpaceMobile

About Us:

AST SpaceMobile, in partnership with global leaders, is building the world’s first and only space-based cellular broadband network — enabling direct connectivity to everyday smartphones. Designed for 4G/5G speeds, our mission is to connect people everywhere, eliminating the digital divide.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Embedded Software Team Leader. This leadership role combines hands-on technical expertise with people management, driving the development of cutting-edge real-time software for satellite systems 

You will own system architecture and delivery across the embedded stack and play a key role in bridging between R&D, hardware, RF, and QA teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management:
  - Lead and mentor the Embedded Software team.
  - Foster collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence across both groups.
• Technical Leadership:
  - Oversee architecture, implementation, and integration of embedded software and test automation.
  - Guide development of drivers, RTOS applications, and system-level diagnostics for satellite systems.
• Project Ownership:
  - Manage team tasks, priorities, and schedules.
  - Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and validation tools.
• Collaboration:
  - Interface with cross-functional teams: Systems Engineering, RF, FPGA, Hardware, QA, and Operations.
  - Act as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Process & Quality:
  - Champion best practices in CI/CD, software verification, and documentation.
  - Continuously improve development and test workflows.

Qualifications:

• Education: B.Sc in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
  - 7+ years of embedded software development experience.
  - 2+ years of team leadership, including multidisciplinary or cross-functional teams.
• Technical Skills:
  - Expert in C/C++ and real-time programming (RTOS, bare metal).
  - Strong knowledge of embedded communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, RS-485.
  - Hands-on experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, analyzers, signal generators.
  - Familiarity with scripting languages (Python preferred) for automation.
• Leadership Skills:
  - Proven ability to manage, develop, and inspire engineers across software and test domains.
  - Strong sense of ownership and execution.
• Soft Skills:
  - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  - Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Location:

Petah Tikva, Israel