Staff Embedded Software Engineer: Space Kernel Expert

Industrious Ventures; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Three weeks per year of vacation

Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Lunar Outpost is looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Middleware to contribute to its mission of creating a permanent presence in space. This role requires expertise in Linux Kernels for space robotic applications and includes leading kernel development while mentoring other engineers.

Key responsibilities include kernel configuration, design of kernel-based software, and collaboration with various teams on fault tolerance. The ideal candidate has significant experience in embedded software and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 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 robotics hardware.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for kernel configuration and deployment.
• Design, implement, integrate and maintain kernel-based software.
• Collaborate with teams to define fault-tolerant operating systems.

Skills

Embedded software development

Linux kernel configuration

C programming

Real-time debugging

Timing analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering

Tools

Linux

SPI

RS485/422

VxWorks

Job description

Lunar Outpost is looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Middleware to contribute to its mission of creating a permanent presence in space. This role requires expertise in Linux Kernels for space robotic applications and includes leading kernel development while mentoring other engineers.

Key responsibilities include kernel configuration, design of kernel-based software, and collaboration with various teams on fault tolerance. The ideal candidate has significant experience in embedded software and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.