Staff Embedded Software Engineer - MiddlewareLunar Outpost • Golden, Colorado, United States
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Middleware
Lunar Outpost
- Golden, Colorado, United States
- Golden, Colorado, United States
About
The main responsibility of the Embedded Software Engineer is to act as 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.
Key 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
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+ years 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
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
Any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS SubCLIN 1C Award from NASA. If the contract is not awarded to Lunar Outpost, this offer will be considered null and void, without further obligation to Lunar Outpost.
Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.
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- English
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