OS Platform Engineer: Build Scalable Systems & Reliability

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and paid parental leave.

Equity in the company.

Job summary

K2 Space is seeking an OS Platform Engineer in Los Angeles to develop and evolve the core OS platform for real-time spacecraft control. Ideal candidates will work on mission-critical code, maintain a secure boot chain, and create robust tools for quality code deployment. The compensation range is $160k - $200k per year with a comprehensive benefits package. The position is ideal for a motivated individual excited about contributing to a groundbreaking space startup. A bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering or a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Development experience in Rust, C/C++, Python, VHDL, or SystemVerilog.

Responsibilities

• Create software architecture for real-time, fault tolerant control of a 20kW+ spacecraft.
• Maintain custom RT Linux distribution for internally developed computers.
• Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs.

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Python

VHDL

SystemVerilog

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering

Tools

Linux systems programming

Buildroot

Bitbake

Yocto

Job description

K2 Space is seeking an OS Platform Engineer in Los Angeles to develop and evolve the core OS platform for real-time spacecraft control. Ideal candidates will work on mission-critical code, maintain a secure boot chain, and create robust tools for quality code deployment. The compensation range is $160k - $200k per year with a comprehensive benefits package. The position is ideal for a motivated individual excited about contributing to a groundbreaking space startup. A bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience is essential.