Flight Software Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Lumicity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer in Long Beach, CA to own the Linux platform and flight software for a space-focused startup. You will work at the hardware/software boundary to develop, test, debug, and continuously improve the Linux stack and flight software, with ITAR considerations applying.

This role demands deep expertise in embedded Linux, kernel drivers, and robust fault-tolerant design, addressing intricate space-grade challenges and ensuring reliable operation in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Embedded Linux development in C.
• Strong expertise with embedded ARM microcontrollers.
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel, BSP, device drivers, device tree, Bootloader, and Pin Mux configuration.
• Experience with OTA updates and failure handling.
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, IPC, messaging).
• Familiarity with interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet.
• Expert system-level debugging from kernel/driver side.

Skills

Embedded Linux in C

ARM microcontrollers

Linux kernel & drivers

OTA updates

Networking fundamentals

I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet

System-level debugging

Fault detection & tolerances

Jetson/Orin platform (pref)

Job description

Well-funded and innovative space startup looking to change the way humans travel across space and increase the ease of doing so.

About the Role

Embedded Linux Software Engineer - This role focuses on 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 their Linux platform. 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.

Qualifications

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

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.

Preferred Skills

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