Senior Embedded Linux Flight Software Architect

Starpath Robotics; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Health/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Starpath is building the technology for human expansion into the Solar System. We are hiring a Senior Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Linux to own the Linux platform for the Autonomy Computer on a NVIDIA Orin-based system.

The role demands deep kernel, BSP, and device driver expertise, with preference for spaceflight software experience and a passion for multi-planet exploration. Location is Los Angeles - Hawthorne.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with the Linux kernel and boot chain.
• Experience with device trees and pin muxing for embedded ARM.
• Experience with serial, CAN, and Ethernet device drivers.
• 5+ years in embedded Linux at the kernel/driver/BSP level.
• 5+ years programming in C.
• Demonstrated exceptional engineering ability.
• Degree in CS/CE or related field or proven coding excellence.
• Desire to make humans a multi-planet species.

Responsibilities

• Own the rover’s Linux platform layer - kernel, drivers, BSP, and boot chain - and be expert on the Autonomy Computer’s systems software.
• Own and extend the current BSP, including device tree and pin muxing.
• Own the interface software for CAN, RS-485, USB, CSI, and Ethernet devices, including sensors, cameras, and motor controllers.
• Own the over-the-air software update system.
• Design robust systems for fault detection, identification, and recovery.
• Work closely with the software engineers developing the autonomy and control software and the electrical engineers designing the avionics hardware.

Skills

Linux kernel

Boot chain

Device trees

Pin muxing

Embedded ARM

Serial drivers

CAN drivers

Ethernet drivers

C programming

Engineering excellence

Multi-planet mindset

Education

CS/CE degree or equivalent

Job description

Starpath is building the technology for human expansion into the Solar System. We are hiring a Senior Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Linux to own the Linux platform for the Autonomy Computer on a NVIDIA Orin-based system.

The role demands deep kernel, BSP, and device driver expertise, with preference for spaceflight software experience and a passion for multi-planet exploration. Location is Los Angeles - Hawthorne.