Senior Flight Software Engineer

NewSpace Technical; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunity

Paid Time Off

Job summary

New Space Technical is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to lead the embedded Linux platform powering mission-critical onboard computing systems.

You will own the low-level flight software stack, including the kernel, boot chain and BSP, for ARM-based embedded platforms used in next-generation space missions. Strong C and device-tree skills are essential, along with experience in OTA updates and high-reliability systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded Linux software experience at kernel, driver or BSP level.
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel, boot process and embedded architecture.
• Experience configuring device trees and hardware interfaces for ARM-based platforms.
• Strong experience with serial, CAN and Ethernet interfaces.
• 5+ years of professional C programming experience.
• Degree in CS/CE or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the embedded Linux flight software platform including kernel, boot chain, BSP and device drivers.
• Develop and extend BSPs for ARM-based embedded computing platforms.
• Configure and manage device trees, pin multiplexing and hardware interfaces.
• Develop interface software for CAN, RS-485, USB, CSI and Ethernet devices.
• Design and maintain secure OTA software update capabilities.
• Develop fault detection, recovery and system monitoring features.

Skills

Embedded Linux kernel

C programming

Device trees

ARM platforms

CAN and Ethernet interfaces

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

ZFS

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

New Space Technical is partnering with an innovative space technology company developing advanced spacecraft and autonomous systems for next-generation space missions. They are looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to lead the development of the embedded Linux platform powering mission-critical onboard computing systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to own the low-level flight software stack for a high-performance embedded computing platform supporting autonomy, communications, perception and control systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will develop reliable, high-performance software for deployment in demanding space environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop the embedded Linux flight software platform, including the Linux kernel, boot chain, Board Support Package (BSP) and device drivers.
• Develop, maintain and extend Linux Board Support Packages for ARM-based embedded computing platforms.
• Configure and manage device trees, pin multiplexing and hardware interfaces.
• Develop interface software for peripherals including CAN, RS-485, USB, CSI and Ethernet-connected devices.
• Design and maintain secure, reliable over-the-air software update capabilities.
• Develop fault detection, fault recovery and system monitoring features to maximise software reliability.
• Collaborate closely with flight software, autonomy, robotics and hardware engineers to integrate software across the complete system architecture.
• Support software verification, integration, testing and deployment throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience developing embedded Linux software at the kernel, driver or BSP level.
• Deep understanding of the Linux kernel, boot process and embedded Linux architecture.
• Experience developing and debugging device trees and hardware configuration for ARM-based platforms.
• Strong experience working with serial communications, CAN and Ethernet interfaces.
• 5+ years of professional experience programming in C.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience developing flight software or software for aerospace systems.
• Experience developing software for autonomous, robotic or remotely operated platforms.
• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or similar embedded computing platforms.
• Experience with Linux file systems such as ZFS.
• Experience developing high-reliability or fault-tolerant software.
• Experience building software for safety-critical or mission-critical applications.
• Proven track record of delivering robust software within fast-paced engineering environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary of $155,000–$200,000, depending on experience.
• Equity opportunity.
• Paid Time Off.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge flight software supporting the next generation of space technologies and autonomous spacecraft.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work extended hours when required to support key project milestones.

Due to U.S. export control regulations, applicants must be eligible to work on U.S. export-controlled programmes. This typically includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or individuals otherwise authorised to work on such projects.