Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Real-Time Spacecraft

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level embedded software for satellites. You will work closely with custom hardware to enhance spacecraft systems, primarily using Rust, in real-time environments. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a strong background in debugging and real-time systems. The position includes a competitive base salary of $160,000 - $220,000, equity options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing embedded software targeting microcontrollers.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller memory subsystems and hardware integration.
• Experience debugging complex hardware/firmware issues.

Responsibilities

• Create embedded software architecture for real-time control of spacecraft.
• Develop software for new hardware integrated throughout the satellite.
• Mentor software engineers and instill best practices.

Skills

Embedded software development

Rust

C/C++

Real-time systems

Debugging complex HW/FW issues

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level embedded software for satellites. You will work closely with custom hardware to enhance spacecraft systems, primarily using Rust, in real-time environments. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a strong background in debugging and real-time systems. The position includes a competitive base salary of $160,000 - $220,000, equity options, and comprehensive benefits.