Embedded OS/Platform Engineer: Linux, ARM, Secure Boot

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States seeks an Embedded Software Engineer for the Starlink OS/Platform. You will work on next‑generation silicon, from boot loaders to business logic, building a secure, deterministic platform for SpaceX spacecraft and ground components.

You will maintain OSS like Linux, Buildroot, and u‑boot; develop software update processes; and collaborate with silicon, electrical, and application software engineers to move hardware from prototype to on‑orbit operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of software development experience.
• Development experience in C, C++, Python and/or Rust.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux and secure boot flows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update in house OSS software such as Linux, Buildroot, and U-Boot.
• Support secureboot and runtime security of all Linux based satellite components.
• Maintain spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity.
• Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update process.
• Support in‑house SoC and peripheral through the life‑cycle of the part.
• Support OS/Platform specific test infrastructure.
• Develop and support device drivers for third party and in‑house components.
• Be the first software team to receive new satellite components.
• Interface with Silicon, Electrical, and Application Software Engineers to bring hardware from prototype stage to on‑orbit operations.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline

Tools

Buildroot

U-Boot

Linux kernel

Job description

SpaceX in the United States seeks an Embedded Software Engineer for the Starlink OS/Platform. You will work on next‑generation silicon, from boot loaders to business logic, building a secure, deterministic platform for SpaceX spacecraft and ground components.

You will maintain OSS like Linux, Buildroot, and u‑boot; develop software update processes; and collaborate with silicon, electrical, and application software engineers to move hardware from prototype to on‑orbit operations.