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Alejandro Cadarso Nieto

@alejandrocadarsoniet

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Embedded flight software engineer specializing in real-time systems, C/C++ and Rust development.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles building reliable, real-time embedded and flight software for space or safety-critical systems, with strong DevOps practices and collaborative, traceable workflows.

I am an embedded flight software engineer focused on developing high-performance, deterministic software for satellite on-board computers using C/C++ and Rust. I design communication stacks (CAN, RS485, UART, Ethernet), optimize latency and scheduling jitter, and build CI/CD and automation tooling with Python, Docker, and Nix to ensure reproducible releases and reliable integration testing.

I have hands-on experience implementing low-level drivers and communications protocols for critical space applications, refactoring dataflow for throughput and resource isolation, and creating diagnostic utilities to accelerate testing. I collaborate effectively in distributed teams and prioritize observability, traceability, and robust deployment practices in mission-critical environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Flight Software Engineer

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Alén Space

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year)

Develop high-performance embedded software in C/C++ and Rust for satellite onboard computers, design deterministic communication stacks, and build CI/CD and automation tooling to ensure reliable, reproducible releases.

C++Rust Embedded Systems RTOS Linux CAN Docker CI CD

Embedded Software Engineer

Feuga

Jan 2024 - Oct 2024 (9 months)

Implemented low-level drivers and communications protocols in C for critical space applications, refactored dataflow for throughput and isolation, and developed Python diagnostic utilities to accelerate testing.

C++Embedded Systems Protocols Python Linux Diagnostics Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade de Vigo

Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in Systems & Avionics; thesis on aerodynamic analysis of a Titan landing module.