Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Real-Time Spacecraft

K2Spacecorporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2Spacecorporation is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Los Angeles, California. The role focuses on developing software that will power high-performance satellites, working closely with custom hardware.

Key responsibilities include creating real-time software architecture for spacecraft and mentoring a team of engineers. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $220,000, along with equity options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing embedded software targeting microcontrollers.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture and memory subsystems.
• Experience in real-time systems and firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Create embedded software architecture for spacecraft.
• Develop software for new satellite hardware integration.
• Mentor team members and ensure best practices in embedded software.

Skills

Embedded software development in Rust, C, or C++

Collaboration with hardware engineering teams

Debugging complex hardware/firmware issues

Job description

K2Spacecorporation is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Los Angeles, California. The role focuses on developing software that will power high-performance satellites, working closely with custom hardware.

Key responsibilities include creating real-time software architecture for spacecraft and mentoring a team of engineers. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $220,000, along with equity options and a comprehensive benefits package.