Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Lumicity; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to build the embedded Linux platform and flight software for a well-funded space startup. You will own end-to-end development, testing, debugging, and continuous improvement of software interfacing with hardware.

Responsibilities include developing kernel drivers, device tree configurations, OTA update workflows, and robust fault-tolerant software. ITAR applies; US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded Linux development experience.
• Strong C programming skills for embedded targets.
• Expertise with ARM-based microcontrollers, kernel, drivers, and device trees.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and improve embedded Linux software for flight systems.
• Own end-to-end software development for the platform hardware interface.
• Support OTA update mechanisms and diagnose failures in production.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C programming

ARM debugging

Linux kernel

Device drivers

Device tree

OTA updates

Networking

I2C/SPI/UART

Ethernet

Kernel debugging

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Jetson/Orin

Job description

Embedded Linux Software Engineer - ($145,000-$210,000 + Equity)

This role focuses on developing the embedded Linux platform and flight software for a well-funded space startup. You will operate at the intersection of hardware and software, and be responsible for the full development, testing, debugging, and improvement of the software in question.

Required Skills:

• Embedded Linux development in C (5+ years)
• Strong expertise authorizing and debugging embedded ARM based microcontrollers
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel, BSP. device drivers, and device tree configuration, Bootloader, and Pin Mux authorization and configuration (5+ years)
• Strong experience with OTA updates, failures that may occur, and how to rectify them.
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, IPC, messaging frameworks)
• Hardware interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and USB, Ethernet
• Expert system-level debugging from the kernel and driver side, identifying potential failures and how to rectify them, isolate them, and prevent them.
• Develop robust fault detection, identification, and tolerances to ensure viability.

Additional Skills:

Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or Orin platforms, space flight software development, and mission-critical or safety-critical software development is a plus.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a complex technical challenge and wants full ownership over the product development.

This role is under ITAR and subject to restrictions requiring either US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.