Staff Embedded Linux Kernel Engineer for Space Middleware

EVONA

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) employer match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost invites a Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Middleware to advance kernel-level software for space robotics and avionics. You will lead kernel development, certify OS configurations for crewed and autonomous missions, and mentor engineers in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

Join a pioneering aerospace team pushing the frontier of lunar and planetary exploration with cutting-edge hardware and software integration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field.
5+ years in embedded software or avionics for space or robotics.
3+ years in Linux kernel setup, configuration, and BSP customization.
Hands-on board bring-up experience for avionics or robotics hardware.
Proficient in C for embedded systems.
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.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
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Responsibilities

Serve as technical authority for kernel configuration and deployment on robotics avionics platforms.
Design, implement, integrate and maintain kernel-based software for space avionics.
Perform board bring-up for new avionics hardware, including processor init and bootloader config.
Implement task scheduling, memory partitioning, and time partitioning per safety standards.
Develop and integrate device drivers for rover avionics subsystems.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and robotics teams to define fault-tolerant OS configurations.
Support hardware/software integration using models, simulators and HIL testbeds.
Document OS configuration and procedures to flight-certifiable standards.