Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Middleware

Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Our exciting Space client, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join their team! The company is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth.

Currently, we are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Middleware to contribute to the client's mission in a dynamic startup environment. The main responsibility of the Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Middleware is to act as a subject matter expert in developing Linux Kernels for advanced space robotic applications. They will lead kernel development efforts and mentor engineers on best practices, ensuring the system meets stringent safety and reliability requirements for crewed and autonomous space operations.

Take the #NextLeap and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical authority for kernel configuration and deployment on a 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

Required 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+ in Linux kernel setup, configuration and BSP customization
Hands-on board bring-up experience for avionics or robotics hardware
Strong proficiency in C for embedded system development
Experience with real-time debugging, timing analysis and performance optimization
Experience working with SPI, RS485/422, ADCs, Spacewire
Experience with deterministic networking, symmetric multiprocessors (SMP) and safety-critical software architecture
Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
U.S. Person

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior work with crewed vehicle avionics architecture or planetary robotics
Time-sensitive Networking (TSN) protocol configuration and validation for deterministic ethernet
Experience working with NASA core flight system (cFS)
Familiarity with space mission development phases and associated documentation and standards
Experience with VxWorks 7 DKMs and RTPs
Experience with OCI containerization

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

If you are interested, then please apply today!