Real-Time OS Platform Engineer for Spacecraft (Equity)

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is hiring an experienced software engineer to architect and evolve core operating system capabilities for their spacecraft. You will write mission-critical code and ensure the reliable operation of the vehicle. Responsibilities include creating software architecture for real-time control and maintaining Linux distributions. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field or substantial software experience. The position offers a salary range of $160,000 - $200,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create software architecture for real-time, fault-tolerant control of a spacecraft.
• Maintain custom RT Linux Distribution for development.
• Curate device trees for hardware-specific features.
• Perform data analysis and resolve software bugs.

Skills

Development experience in Rust

Development experience in C/C++

Development experience in Python

Development experience in VHDL

Development experience in SystemVerilog

Education

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

5+ years of professional experience in software engineering

Tools

RT Linux Distribution

Buildroot

Bitbake

Yocto

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is hiring an experienced software engineer to architect and evolve core operating system capabilities for their spacecraft. You will write mission-critical code and ensure the reliable operation of the vehicle. Responsibilities include creating software architecture for real-time control and maintaining Linux distributions. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field or substantial software experience. The position offers a salary range of $160,000 - $200,000 and comprehensive benefits.