Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Space Linux Kernel

lunaroutpost

Golden (CO)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off: 3 weeks per year

401(k) with up to 4% match

11 company holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Middleware to lead kernel development for space robotic applications. You will guide kernel configuration on avionics platforms, implement drivers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability for crewed and autonomous missions.

The role demands hands-on board bring-up, experience with Spacewire, SPI, and deterministic networking, and a strong C background.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field.
5+ years in embedded software or avionics systems for space or mission-critical robotics applications.
3+ years in Linux kernel setup, configuration and BSP customization.
Hands-on board bring-up experience for avionics or robotic hardware.
Strong proficiency in C for embedded system development.
Experience with real-time debugging, timing analysis and performance optimization.
Experience with SPI, RS485/422, ADCs, Spacewire.
Experience with deterministic networking, SMP and safety-critical software architecture.
Self-motivated, driven to meet critical deadlines.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
U.S. Person

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for kernel configuration and deployment on robotics-based avionics platforms.
Design, implement, integrate and maintain kernel-based software for space avionics.
Perform board bring-up for new avionics hardware, including processor initialization, bootloader configuration, and peripheral driver development.
Implement task scheduling, memory partitioning, and time partitioning in alignment with mission safety standards.
Develop and integrate device drivers for rover avionics subsystems.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and robotics teams to define and implement fault-tolerant operating system configurations.
Support hardware/software integration using engineering models, simulators and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testbeds.
Document OS configuration, integration steps, operational procedures to flight‑certifiable standards.